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Fluid-Solids Separation in Energy and Environmental Systems


Description:
Papers on theoretical and/or applied aspects of fluid/solids separation systems, devices, technologies, etc, are of interest. Studies on filters, settler, hydrocyclones, cyclones, spray dryers, centrifuges, novel separation systems, and other solids separation systems used in oil and gas processing, flue gas treatment, water/wastewater remediation are welcome. New separation materials/devices, process configurations, optimization studies are also solicited

Sponsor:
Fluid-Particle Separations


Chair:
Isaac K. Gamwo
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
626 Cochrans Mill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0940
Email: Gamwo@netl.doe.gov


Papers:
Deposits Formed From the Evaporation of Sessile Droplets
Pei-Fang Sung, Purdue Universtiy; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University
Design and Optimization of Sea Salt Particles Filter for Naval Fuel Cell Using Microfibrous Materials (MFM)
Pengfei Zhao, Auburn University; Yanli Chen, Auburn University; Peng Cheng, Auburn University; Bruce J. Tatarchuk, CM3, Dept. of Ch. E. , Auburn University
An Immersed Method to Predict the Pressure Drop Over a Dynamic Bed of Particles
Jeremiah N. Mpagazehe, Carnegie Mellon University; C. Fred Higgs III, Carnegie Mellon University
Geometric Optimization of Cyclones for Combination of Nonlinear Mathematical Programming and Computational Fluid Dynamics Techniques (CFD)
Oscar L. Sgrott Jr., FURB - Regional University of Blumenau; Karina K. Costa, FURB - Regional University of Blumenau; Dirceu Noriler, FURB - Regional University of Blumenau; Henry F. Meier, FURB - Regional University of Blumenau; Waldir P. Martignoni, Petrobras
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