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Novel Techniques for Slurry Bubble Column Hydrodynamics
Annual Technical Progress Report
July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996

Dudukovic, M. P.
Fan, L. S.
Chang, Min

Washington University
Ohio State University
Exxon Research and Engineering

Introduction 313kb pdf

Table of Contents

Disclaimer i
Abstract ii
Table of Contents iii
Executive Summary 1

I

 Review of Objectives 2

II

 Summary of Research Accomplishments 3

III

 Report from Washington University 1095kb pdf 5
 

1

 Introduction 6

2

 Filtering CARPT Data Using Wavelet Based Technique 7
  2.1 Objectives 7
2.2 Wavelet Analysis 9
2.3 Wavelet Packet Filtering of CARPT Experimental Data 10
2.4 Experimental Set-up 11
2.5 Results and Discussion 12
2.6 Results for a Bubble Column Experiment 16
2.7 Conclusions 16

3

 Monte Carlo Simulation of the Radiation Measurement Process 18
  3.1 Approach for Monte Carlo Simulation 19
3.2 Simulation Results 22

4

 Verification of CARPT Velocity Data by Independent Methods 26

5

 Preparation for CARPT Runs on a HIgh Pressure Bubble Column at Exxon 29

6

 References 30

IV

 Report from Ohio State University 512kb pdf 33
    Objectives 34
Introduction 34
Experimental 36
Instantaneous Heat Transfer Measurement/Probe Design 37
Measurement Technique 38
Probe Validation 40
Instantaneous Heat Transfer Coefficient 40
Concluding Remarks 41
Nomenclature 42
References 42
Figures and Tables 43

V

 Report from Exxon Research and Engineering (Jointly With Washington University) (Preparation for High Pressure measurement and Computational Fluid Dynamics) 527kb pdf 55
 

1

 Computation of Particle Source Strength for CARPT Experiment 56

2

 Design of Calibration Device for High Pressure Column 61

3

 Computational Fluid Dynamics Case Studies (Simulation of a Two-Dimensional Bubble Column) 67