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Impact of Surfactant Chemistry on Bubble Column Systems.
- Source :
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Chemical Engineering & Technology . Apr2014, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p652-658. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The impact of surfactant addition on the overall holdup, drag coefficient, and bubble size distribution (BSD) in a bubble column operating at industrially relevant superficial velocities was analyzed. A range of surfactants was examined, including alcohols, sugars, and antifoaming agents. It was ascertained that the effect of a surfactant on the holdup and BSD could be related to the chemical structure of the compound, specifically its hydrophilic/hydrophobic nature as characterized by the octanol/water partition coefficient. Addition of 2-propanol to an air/water system induces a behavior similar to the fermentation media used in aerobic bioprocesses, meaning that such a system can be applied as a meaningful physical analogue in pilot-scale experimentation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09307516
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Chemical Engineering & Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 95068811
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.201300711