Three-dimensional LDA measurements in the impeller region of a turbulently stirred tank

JJ Derksen; MS Doelman; HEA Van den Akker

Three-dimensional LDA measurements in the impeller region of a turbulently stirred tank

JJ Derksen^*, MS Doelman, HEA Van den Akker

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Delft University of Technology

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Abstract

Three-dimensional, angle-resolved LDA measurements of the turbulent flow field (Re =2.9 x 10(4)) in the vicinity of a Rushton turbine in a baffled mixing tank have been performed. For this goal, a procedure for accurate beam alignment, based on a submerged micro-mirror system, has been developed. Results on the average flow field as well as on the complete set of Reynolds stresses are presented. The anisotropy of the turbulence has been characterized by the invariants of the anisotropy tensor. The trailing vortex structure, which is characteristic for the flow induced by a Rushton turbine, is demonstrated to be associated with strong, anisotropic turbulent activity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	522-532
Number of pages	11
Journal	Experiments in Fluids
Volume	27
Issue number	6
Publication status	Published - Nov 1999

Keywords

RUSHTON TURBINE
FLOW
SIMULATION
REACTORS
STREAM
FIELD

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Three-dimensional LDA measurements in the impeller region of a turbulently stirred tank

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