Multiphase CFD investigations of gas–liquid mixing in mechanically agitated reactors, with an emphasis on simulation stability, flow fields, and gas dispersion.
A direct comparison of radial and axial-flow mixing configurations, with animations of velocity, gas dispersion, and cross-sectional impeller flow.
Flat-bladed disc turbines generate strong radial jets and high local shear, but offer poor mixing towards the bottom of the vessel.
Angled blades drive a strong axial pumping pattern, producing top-to-bottom circulation with lower shear than a Rushton turbine.
A reproducible workflow built around geometry preparation, mesh quality, phase interaction models, transient convergence, and physically meaningful results.