Chapter 12. Immiscible Liquid–Liquid Systems
- Edward L. Paul3,
- Victor A. Atiemo-Obeng4,
- Suzanne M. Kresta5
Published Online: 30 JAN 2004
DOI: 10.1002/0471451452.ch12
Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Handbook of Industrial Mixing: Science and Practice
Additional Information
How to Cite
Leng, D. E. and Calabrese, R. V. (2004) Immiscible Liquid–Liquid Systems, in Handbook of Industrial Mixing: Science and Practice (eds E. L. Paul, V. A. Atiemo-Obeng and S. M. Kresta), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471451452.ch12
Editor Information
- 3
Merck & Co., Inc. (retired); 308 Brooklyn Boulevard, Sea Girt, NJ 08750, USA
- 4
The Dow Chemical Company, Building 1776, Midland, MI 48674, USA
- 5
Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2G6
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 JAN 2004
- Published Print: 14 NOV 2003
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471269199
Online ISBN: 9780471451457
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- mean drop size;
- drop size distribution;
- interfacial area;
- liquid–liquid dispersion;
- coalescence;
- population balances;
- drop suspension;
- phase inversion;
- scale-up;
- industrial applications;
- turbulent flow;
- laminar flow;
- mass transfer
Summary
This chapter addresses both the fundamental and practical aspects of liquid–liquid dispersion and coalescence, as well as application of the current state of knowledge to a variety of processes. The major emphasis is on turbulent stirred tank contactors, but other flow regimes and devices are also considered. Terms commonly used with the technology are defined. Dispersion and correlations for mean drop size and drop size distribution are described by reference to dilute systems. A basis for the analysis of coalescence is described by reference to systems with low dispersed phase concentration. A brief overview and survey of Population Balance methods follows. Since concentrated dispersions are often found in practice, the application of dilute and low concentration system technology and its limitations are addressed. Many related phenomena such as drop suspension, phase inversion and practices for forming dispersions are also discussed. Concluding sections include equipment that is commonly used, recommended scale-up practices and industrial examples.