Three-Phase Mixer
Application ID: 111121
This model simulates the separation and mixing of a suspension with light and heavy particles. Initially the distribution of both particle populations is homogeneous throughout the fluid. Before the impeller starts rotating, the fluid and the two particle populations tend to separate since the light particles rise to the top of the tank and the heavy particles sediment at the bottom. When the suspension is stirred, the three phases mix again.
This model example illustrates applications of this type that would nominally be built using the following products:
however, additional products may be required to completely define and model it. Furthermore, this example may also be defined and modeled using components from the following product combinations:
- COMSOL Multiphysics® and
- either the CFD Module, or Fuel Cell & Electrolyzer Module and
- either the CFD Module, or Heat Transfer Module
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