SIM² KU Leuven – HiTemp researchers, have investigated the gas-liquid interface in the hydrogen reduction of copper slag process. Their article, titled “Numerical study on the gas-liquid interface in the hydrogen reduction of copper slag process” has been published in Chemical Engineering Science. In this work, researchers have used a robust CFD model to analyze the dynamic bubble formation process in the hydrogen reduction of copper slag.
The study provides insights into the complex dynamics of the gas-liquid interface, enhancing the understanding of mass transfer mechanisms in the copper slag reduction process with hydrogen. The research underscores the potential for significant efficiency improvements in copper slag reduction through numerical simulations. The accurate modeling of bubble formation and detachment has enabled the identification of key factors influencing gas-liquid interface areas and mass transfer rates within the reactor.
👉 Full reference of the paper
Cheng, Z., & Blanpain, B. (2024). Numerical study on the gas-liquid interface in the hydrogen reduction of copper slag process. Chemical Engineering Science, 119916. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2024.119916
🙏 Acknowledgements
The authors gratefully acknowledge support for this research by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 958307.
