Structural optimization of a settler via CFD simulation in a mixer-settler

This work is aimed at optimizing a settler structure in a mixer-settler. Two different aspects have been considered. Firstly, the flow characteristics of a settler have been examined by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation with various agitation speeds of the mixer, as well as organic phase volume fractions ranging from 0.075 to 0.6. The aqueous and organic phase turbulent flow fields were measured by particle image velocimetry (PIV)...