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{"title":"Investigation of thermal properties of TiN/MWCNT-OH hybrid nanofluids and GWO-BP neural network model","authors":"Hong Zhong ,&nbsp;Liu Yang ,&nbsp;Jianzhong Song ,&nbsp;Xiaoke Li ,&nbsp;Xiaohu Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120390","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120390","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hybrid nanofluids have garnered significant attention due to excellent heat transfer performance and potential applications. Conducting comprehensive research on hybrid nanofluids holds paramount importance. This study investigates the effects of surfactants, particle concentrations, mixing ratio and storage time of TiN/MWCNT-OH hybrid nanofluids on stability, thermal conductivity, and viscosity. It proposes a Grey Wolf Optimizer-Backpropagation neural network model for predicting thermal properties. The results indicate that the inclusion of PVP-K30 surfactant leads to remarkable stability of hybrid nanofluids at a concentration of 50 ppm over a period of two weeks. An increase in the proportion of MWCNT-OH results in a slight increase in thermal conductivity, which exhibits a maximum increase of 46 % with elevated temperature and particle concentrations. The viscosity of hybrid nanofluids gradually decreases as temperature rises, although demonstrates a non-linear correlation with concentrations. The neural network model exhibits a high predictive accuracy of 99.3507 % for thermal conductivity and 98.8924 % for viscosity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120390"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142552804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Population balance modelling and reconstruction by quadrature method of moments for wet granulation","authors":"T. Plath,&nbsp;S. Luding,&nbsp;T. Weinhart","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120374","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120374","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Population balance methods utilised in multiphase flow simulations mark a significant advancement in computational fluid dynamics. However, existing approaches exhibit shortcomings, such as being prone to inaccuracies or being computationally prohibitive. Addressing these challenges, a recent innovation in closure for the method of moments is the introduction of quadrature based moments methods (QBMM). Discretising a distribution by a number of discrete elements, QBMM facilitate efficient and accurate tracking of density distributions, particularly for particle size distributions (PSD). However, obtaining the full particle size distribution information using these methods requires reconstructing the distribution from a finite set of moments, which is not a trivial step.</div><div>This study introduces a novel combination of the maximum entropy reconstruction (MER) and QBMM, establishing a robust and rapid framework for the time evolution and reconstruction of PSDs. As proof of concept for this framework, we focus on the direct quadrature method of moments (DQMOM) with spatially homogeneous and monovariate distributions. We show that coupling of MER with DQMOM has numerous advantages. To verify the framework, special cases of constant growth, aggregation, and breakage are considered for which analytical solutions can be found. Furthermore, we show the advantage of using DQMOM with volume-based over length-based distributions, and address numerical as well as theoretical issues.</div><div>Application of the framework is successfully conducted on the evolution of the PSD from a twin-screw wet granulation dataset, considering all active primary physical mechanisms in a wet granulation process, namely growth, aggregation, and breakage. This showcases the consistency of the proposed framework and underscores its applicability to real-world scenarios.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120374"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142552800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modeling of bed-to-wall heat transfer coefficient in fluidized adsorption bed by gene expression programming approach","authors":"J. Krzywanski ,&nbsp;W. Nowak ,&nbsp;D. Skrobek ,&nbsp;A. Zylka ,&nbsp;Waqar Muhammad Ashraf ,&nbsp;K. Grabowska ,&nbsp;M. Sosnowski ,&nbsp;A. Kulakowska ,&nbsp;T. Czakiert ,&nbsp;Y. Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120392","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120392","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Adsorption cooling and desalination methods with adsorption chillers (AC) are promising in energy technologies. However, the low-performance coefficient and bulkiness of traditional packed-bed ACs, primarily due to the high voidage of the sorbent beds leading to low heat transfer coefficients, pose significant challenges. Despite numerous attempts, a practical solution to this problem is yet to be found.</div><div>In response to this challenge, we propose a novel approach: a fluidized adsorbent bed instead of the traditional packed bed. We also introduce gene expression programming (GEP) as an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) method for modeling the bed-to-wall heat transfer coefficient in the adsorption bed. Our study includes calculations and model validation for a heat transfer adsorption bed reactor designed for low-pressure adsorption processes. The fluidizing agent of the adsorbent bed was water vapor generated in the evaporator. Silica gel was used as the parent adsorption material in our tests. The heat transfer coefficient was successfully validated and determined through experiments and estimated using the formulated (b-t-wHTc) meta-model. The data evaluated by the model aligns well with the experimental results. Our calculations demonstrate that the GEP-based model accurately predicts the heat transfer coefficient and is suitable for analyzing the fluidized adsorption bed reactor.</div><div>The outlined studies serve as a benchmark for subsequent simulations of the intensified heat transfer adsorption bed reactor, as they are integral to project No. 2018/29/B/ST8/00442, titled “Research on sorption process intensification methods in modified construction of adsorbent beds,” supported by the National Science Center in Poland.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120392"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142526468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Basic hydrodynamics of a pilot-scale liquid-solid inverse fluidized bed","authors":"Keying Ma ,&nbsp;Yuanyuan Shao ,&nbsp;Mingyan Liu ,&nbsp;Jesse Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120394","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120394","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A pilot-scale liquid-solid inverse fluidized bed (LSIFB) with 0.33 m in inner diameter and 3.0 m in height was designed and installed. Basic hydrodynamics were investigated experimentally using particles with different diameters and densities. The minimum fluidization velocity increases with the increase of particle diameter and the decrease of particle density and is independent of particle loading. Forty eight sets of data on minimum fluidization velocities from the investigation combined with the literature were collected and summarized to establish an empirical equation by modifying the Wen and Yu equation. The modified equation can predict effectively the minimum fluidization velocity across a wide range of Archimedes number. The bed expansion ratio increases with liquid velocity and particle density but decreases with the increase of particle diameter. Based on the bed expansion characteristics, an empirical equation was proposed by correlating Archimedes number and Reynolds number to predict successfully the bed expansion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120394"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142552799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multiscale simulation study for mechanical characteristics of coral sand influenced by particle breakage","authors":"Feng Liu ,&nbsp;Hongxiang Tang ,&nbsp;Mohamed A. Shahin ,&nbsp;Honghua Zhao ,&nbsp;Ali Karrech ,&nbsp;Feng Zhu ,&nbsp;He Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120387","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120387","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper investigates the mechanical response of coral sand under particle breakage using a hierarchical multiscale model combining the discrete element method (DEM) and the finite element method (FEM). This DEM-FEM model links the microscopic interaction mechanisms to macroscopic phenomena such as strain localization and failure. A cohesive contact model was first utilized to simulate compaction bands in the DEM and construct a cohesive assembly with smaller particles distributed around a larger particle to better simulate the grinding and angular breakage of coral sand. A representative volume element (RVE) that includes particle breakage was then constructed and analyzed under periodic boundary conditions. DEM analysis was performed, and the results were compared with triaxial compression test data obtained from the literature, demonstrating that the constructed RVE effectively represents the mechanical properties of coral sand. The constructed RVE was used for hierarchical multiscale simulations, which showed good agreement with existing triaxial testing of coral sand. Finally, by setting a larger cohesive force, the constructed coral sand particles were prevented from breakage, and comparative analysis revealed that particle breakage weakens the mechanical properties of coral sand. Furthermore, different shapes of coral sand particles were constructed, and RVE and hierarchical multiscale simulations of triaxial tests were performed. The results indicated that the triaxial tests of long strip-shaped coral sand particles exhibit higher peak values compared to spherical coral sand particles. Additionally, a double porosity model of coral sand was constructed to analyze the impact of internal porosity on soil mechanical properties. The results showed that the presence of internal porosity significantly weakened the mechanical properties of coral sand. These findings highlight the significant impact of particle breakage and shape on the mechanical behavior of coral sand, offering important insights for engineering applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120387"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142537128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of surface roughness on the liquid bridge between two rigid spheres","authors":"Yu Yin,&nbsp;Fengyin Liu,&nbsp;Meng Miao,&nbsp;Zhiheng Yuan,&nbsp;Yuqing Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120377","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120377","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We aimed to investigate the impact of surface roughness on liquid bridges between spherical particles. Sandblasting was used to control the particle size and produce glass beads and plates with different surface roughness. First, by measuring the advancing and receding contact angles of droplets on different rough surfaces, we analyzed the effects of surface roughness on wettability and hysteresis. Next, we used a custom-made liquid-bridge stretching device to measure the capillary forces of the liquid bridges between spherical particles with different surface roughness values. A charge-coupled device camera acquisition system was set up to capture the morphological changes of the liquid bridge during stretching, and Image View software was used to extract the morphological parameters of the liquid bridge. Theoretically, we reasonably simplified and solved the differential equations for the liquid bridge morphology and used the Young–Laplace equation to calculate the theoretical capillary force of the liquid bridge, providing an in-depth analysis of the influence of surface roughness on the capillary force. Finally, we studied the impact of surface roughness on the volume ratio of the liquid bridge during static stretching and the residual liquid remaining after the liquid bridge breaks. Experimental results indicated that, as the surface roughness increased, the hydrophobicity and wettability hysteresis of the solid surface also increased. The increased hydrophobicity of the surface reduces the solid-liquid contact area of the liquid bridges between the particles, making it easier to form “columnar” or “convex” liquid bridges. Additionally, the enhanced wettability hysteresis causes the solid-liquid contact boundary to lag during the stretching of the liquid bridge, resulting in a decrease in the solid-liquid contact angle. These factors directly alter the geometric shape of liquid bridges during static stretching, thereby affecting capillary forces. Meanwhile, the increase in surface roughness weakens the effect of gravity on the morphology of the liquid bridge, resulting in less liquid mass remaining on the lower sphere after the liquid bridge breaks as the surface becomes rougher.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120377"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142526257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"DDPM investigation on centrifugal slurry pump with inlet and sideline configuration retrofit","authors":"Haoyu Wang ,&nbsp;Zhen Tan ,&nbsp;Shibo Kuang ,&nbsp;Aibing Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120386","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120386","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The inlet and sideline configuration modifications are widely investigated to alter regional particle fluid flow conditions, considering pressure, turbulence and erosion, therefore to improve energy saving and compartment longevity of centrifugal slurry pump. This paper aims to analyse pump hydraulic and erosion characteristics with proposed pump sideline and inlet configuration retrofit by the DDPM method. Specifically, the inlet guide vane number () and angle (), and sidelining vane (SDV) curvature are investigated in quantitative manner. Accordingly, by adjusting inlet vane configuration and placement, a trade-off between wall erosion and hydraulic performance is observed. The sidelining vane (SDV) design is suggested to avoid resultant counter-current flow formulation, therefore, to mitigate turbulence induced erosion in impeller and volute. However, the SDV modification effect on pump hydraulic head and efficiency is found marginal. In general, this study offers realistic guideline for performance improvement and device upgrading of centrifugal slurry pumps.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120386"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142526469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The study of the calculation method of the triboelectric rate of particles and surface materials at different collision velocities","authors":"Shuai Zhou,&nbsp;Xiaofeng Hu,&nbsp;Shanghe Liu,&nbsp;Dong Chen,&nbsp;Yingying Wang,&nbsp;Lei Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120378","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120378","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this paper, a triboelectric rate calculation model based on the relative collision velocity between the material and the particle is put forward. The model demonstrates distinct trends of the triboelectrification rate's increase with velocity, ranging from a 9/5 power to a linear function increase. Meanwhile, a test system is devised to simulate the high-speed collision process between ions and materials, and the derived model is validated through experiments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120378"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142526475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Polycarbonate resin powder production via steam precipitation process: Experiment and CFD simulation","authors":"Pan Xu ,&nbsp;Jijun Ge ,&nbsp;Jianyong Mao ,&nbsp;Rongshan Bi","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120373","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120373","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polycarbonate (PC) is a widely used thermoplastic material with excellent transparency and physical toughness. Steam precipitation is a common method for converting PC in dichloromethane (DCM) solution into PC powder. To solve the problem of uneven droplet size and distribution in the steam precipitation atomization process, this paper constructs a simulation model of the atomization process of a steam precipitation jet, combines CFD theoretical analysis and experimental numerical analysis, and investigates the effects of ejector structure and operating conditions on the droplet size and distribution, including the diameter (D) of the feed hole, the steam flow rate, and the feed pressure. The results show that when the steam flow rate is at a high position, the average size of droplets is the smallest, and the number of droplets with a diameter less than 0.07 mm is the largest, accounting for about 57 % of the total number of droplets. Under the liquid flow rate kept constant, the smaller nozzle diameter of the ejector leads to smaller droplet size and wilder distribution. The number of droplets whose diameter is less than 0.07 mm accounts for almost about 50 %，70 %, and 80 % of the total when the nozzle diameter is 3.30 mm, 2.50 mm, and 2.0 mm, respectively. it is recommended to use D = 2.50 mm to improve the atomization dispersion effect, reduce energy consumption, and obtain a larger average particle size and a smaller distribution coefficient, which can avoid the accumulation of PC particles and thermal change caused by the presence of the retention zone and improve the efficiency of the atomization process. This study further optimizes the process conditions of the steam precipitation process, provides an essential reference for the improvement of the ejector, improves the efficiency and product quality of the PC powder production process, and promotes the promotion and development of the technology in the practical application of PC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120373"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142526356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The influencing factors and mechanisms of granular flow dynamics","authors":"Kaleem Ullah Jan Khan,&nbsp;Wen-Jie Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120376","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120376","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study proposes an approach that combines experimental and numerical simulations to comprehensively elucidate the factors influencing the physical behaviour of granular flows. The rotating drum experiments are used to investigate the behaviour of mono-sized and poly-sized particle systems under increasing rotational speed of the drum. The experimental data is then integrated with GPU-based DEM simulations. This allows for the inverse calibration of key parameters like dynamic friction and damping ratios. These calibrated parameters are subsequently utilized throughout the study to explore the influence of various factors on granular flow dynamics. The increase in RPM leads to a rise in particle dispersion due to the interplay between centrifugal forces and particle collisions. The higher dynamic friction angles result in a steeper angle of repose and consequently shorter and longer runout distances for both mono-sized and poly-sized particles respectively. Conversely, increasing damping ratios lead to a decrease in the angle of repose and promote a well-organised flow patterns with increased frictional resistance, suggesting a significant impact on overall flow dynamics. The study paves the way for new insights into the behaviour of complex particulate systems, potentially benefiting various fields concerned with granular flow phenomena.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":407,"journal":{"name":"Powder Technology","volume":"449 ","pages":"Article 120376"},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142526331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}