CHBE492

Multiphase systems for the transport and processing of emulsions (immiscible liquids), slurries (solids in liquids) and gassed liquids exhibit a variety of phenomena that occur on different length and time scales. For instance, the pressure and/or power required to process an emulsion or solid suspension depend on flow behavior on the vessel scale while the size of emulsion drops and the solids distribution depend on phenomena that occur on the particle/drop scale. In this course we examine a variety of topics that can be brought to bear on the analysis of multi-scale and multiphase flows. Fundamentals will be supported by examples from the chemical, petrochemical, food, personal care pharmaceutical and biomedical process industries.