On the self-similarity of the aggregation-fragmentation equilibrium particle size distribution

被引:8
作者
Kostoglou, M
Karabelas, AJ
机构
[1] Univ Thessaloniki, Chem Proc Engn Res Inst, GR-54006 Salonika, Greece
[2] Univ Thessaloniki, Dept Chem Engn, GR-54006 Salonika, Greece
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10.1016/S0021-8502(98)00045-7
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TQ [化学工业];
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0817 ;
摘要
A rather simple (yet general) theoretical analysis is presented concerning the steady-state particle size distribution in combined aggregation-fragmentation processes. The general conditions are provided for this distribution to exhibit self-similar behaviour. The theory is applied to the case of turbulent aggregation-fragmentation of fractal particles. It is shown that by using this analysis, experimental data can be interpreted without resorting to a numerical solution of the population balance equation. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:157 / 162
页数:6
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