title: Theoretical study of liquid droplet dispersion in a venturi scrubber.
abstract: The droplet concentration distribution in an atomizing scrubber was calculated based on droplet eddy diffusion by a three-dimensional dispersion model. This model is also capable of predicting the liquid flowing on the wall. The theoretical distribution of droplet concentration agrees well with experimental data given by Viswanathan et al. for droplet concentration distribution in a venturi-type scrubber. The results obtained by the model show a non-uniform distribution of drops over the cross section of the scrubber, as noted by the experimental data. While the maximum of droplet concentration distribution may depend on many operating parameters of the scrubber, the results of this study show that the highest uniformity of drop distribution will be reached when penetration length is approximately equal to one-fourth of the depth of the scrubber. The results of this study can be applied to evaluate the removal efficiency of a venturi scrubber.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, Shiraz University Shiraz, Iran.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fathikalajahi
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Talaie
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Taheri
mesh_terms: D000392:Air Movements; D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004058:Diffusion; D005740:Gases; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010316:Particle Size
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D005740:Gases