Setup and Validation of Flow Cell Systems for Biofouling Simulation in Industrial Settings

A biofouling simulation system consisting of a flow cell and a recirculation tank was used. The fluid circulates at a flow rate of 350 L⋅ h−1 in a semicircular flow cell with hydraulic diameter of 18.3 mm, corresponding to an average velocity of 0.275 m⋅ s−1. Using computational fluid dynamics for f...

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Main Authors: Joana S. Teodósio, Manuel Simões, Manuel A. Alves, Luís F. Melo, Filipe J. Mergulhão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/361496