Hydrodynamic Cavitation
A systematic introduction to critical technologies and applications of hydrodynamic cavitation
In Hydrodynamic Cavitation: Devices, Design, and Applications, a distinguished team of researchers delivers an authoritative discussion of key aspects of hydrodynamic cavitation, including the design, characterization, and modeling of the devices. The book offers discussions of state-of-the-art applications of the technology, including the disinfection of water, wastewater treatment, biomass processing, and many other industrial applications.
In addition to expansive case studies, the book provides an up-to-date exploration of emerging innovations and future applications of the technology. Readers will also find: - A thorough introduction to hydrodynamic cavitation devices, including those based on axial and rotational flows - An in-depth examination of the experimental characterization of cavitation devices and computational models - Comprehensive explorations of the applications of hydrodynamic cavitation, including the disinfection of water and wastewater treatment - Accessible discussions of industrial applications of hydrodynamic cavitation
Perfect for chemical and process engineers, water chemists, mechanical engineers, and food chemists, Hydrodynamic Cavitation will also earn a place in the libraries of food and environmental technologists.
A systematic introduction to critical technologies and applications of hydrodynamic cavitation
In Hydrodynamic Cavitation: Devices, Design, and Applications, a distinguished team of researchers delivers an authoritative discussion of key aspects of hydrodynamic cavitation, including the design, characterization, and modeling of the devices. The book offers discussions of state-of-the-art applications of the technology, including the disinfection of water, wastewater treatment, biomass processing, and many other industrial applications.
In addition to expansive case studies, the book provides an up-to-date exploration of emerging innovations and future applications of the technology. Readers will also find: - A thorough introduction to hydrodynamic cavitation devices, including those based on axial and rotational flows - An in-depth examination of the experimental characterization of cavitation devices and computational models - Comprehensive explorations of the applications of hydrodynamic cavitation, including the disinfection of water and wastewater treatment - Accessible discussions of industrial applications of hydrodynamic cavitation
Perfect for chemical and process engineers, water chemists, mechanical engineers, and food chemists, Hydrodynamic Cavitation will also earn a place in the libraries of food and environmental technologists.
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction1. Hydrodynamic Cavitation
Part II: Devices of Hydrodynamic Cavitation
2. Devices based on axial flows
3. Devices based on rotational flows
Part III: Characterizing and Modeling of Cavitation Devices
4. Experimental characterization of cavitation devices
5. Computational Models
6. Design, Optimization and Scale-up
Part IV: Applications of Hydrodynamic Cavitation
7. Disinfection of water
8. Wastewater treatment
9. Enhancing biogas yield from anaerobic digesters
10. Other Industrial Applications
Part V: Status and Path Forward
11. Overall Summary
12. Path forward
