Computational Fluid-Particle Dynamics for the Flame Synthesis of Alumina Particles

Tue Johannessen, Sotirie E. Pratsinis, Hans Livbjerg

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Abstract

A mathematical model for the dynamics of particle growth during synthesis of ultra fine particles in diffusion flames is presented. The model includes the kinetics of particle coalescence and coagulation, and when combined with a calculation of the temperature, velocity and gas composition distribution in the flame, the effuent aerosol characteristics are calculated. The model is validated by comparison with an experimental study of the synthesis of alumina particles by combustion of Al-tri-sec-butoxide. Two parameters of the coalescence kinetics are estimated by regression of the model predictions to the measured specific surface area of the product particles. The estimated kinetics can be used to predict the surface area and shape of the particles for a wide range of synthesis conditions.
Original languageEnglish
JournalChemical Engineering Science
Volume55
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)177-191
ISSN0009-2509
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2000

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