What are the applications of Stokes’ law in chemical engineering?
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What are the applications of Stokes’ law in chemical engineering? Thank you!
Please review the knowledge related to principles of chemical engineering
Hehe, yeah, principles of chemical engineering are the most fundamental. It may be used in the transportation of fluids containing solid particles, such as pneumatic conveying and flotation.
Reply to 3# BlueSkyClouds: Yes, that’s right. We have a set of solid-fluid processes that utilize these relevant principles, along with explanations for some of the formulas. But the engineer spoke too fast, and I didn’t quite understand. It should be related to the expansion rate of solid fluids, used to calculate the expanded volume.
Reply to 5# Lu Cunlei: I hadn’t noticed that. Knowledge in this area can be found in process design manuals, drying manuals, and many other sources. If you want, I have an electronic version of the process design manual here; I can send it to you for you to take a look.
I’m not sure if it’s related to settlement.
Stokes' law is very useful for studying the sedimentation of atmospheric particles as well as for the design of atmospheric particulate (aerosol) samplers.
Well, mainly the heavier particles sink downward, while the lighter particles float upward.