In this work a novel experimental technique for measuring local gas hold-up, interfacial area and bubble size distribution, in gas–liquid systems is proposed. The technique is based on advanced Image Processing coupled with experimental set-ups typically available for Particle Image Velocimetry. A fluorescent dye dissolved in the liquid phase allows to identify in-plane bubbles among all visible bubbles in the images. To this end, a suitable algorithm is proposed. The raw data so obtained are processed by previously developed statistical methods that result in a reliable reconstruction of actual dispersion properties. The technique is applied to the case of a gas-dispersed mechanically agitated vessel, and the data obtained are presented and discussed.

Busciglio, A., Grisafi, F., Scargiali, F., Brucato, A. (2013). On the measurement of local gas hold-up, interfacial area and bubble size distribution in gas–liquid contactors via light sheet and image analysis: Imaging technique and experimental results. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 102(102), 551-566 [10.1016/j.ces.2013.08.029].

On the measurement of local gas hold-up, interfacial area and bubble size distribution in gas–liquid contactors via light sheet and image analysis: Imaging technique and experimental results

GRISAFI, Franco;SCARGIALI, Francesca;BRUCATO, Alberto
2013-01-01

Abstract

In this work a novel experimental technique for measuring local gas hold-up, interfacial area and bubble size distribution, in gas–liquid systems is proposed. The technique is based on advanced Image Processing coupled with experimental set-ups typically available for Particle Image Velocimetry. A fluorescent dye dissolved in the liquid phase allows to identify in-plane bubbles among all visible bubbles in the images. To this end, a suitable algorithm is proposed. The raw data so obtained are processed by previously developed statistical methods that result in a reliable reconstruction of actual dispersion properties. The technique is applied to the case of a gas-dispersed mechanically agitated vessel, and the data obtained are presented and discussed.
2013
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Busciglio, A., Grisafi, F., Scargiali, F., Brucato, A. (2013). On the measurement of local gas hold-up, interfacial area and bubble size distribution in gas–liquid contactors via light sheet and image analysis: Imaging technique and experimental results. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 102(102), 551-566 [10.1016/j.ces.2013.08.029].
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