Recognizing the significance of factual velocity fields in a rapid mixer, this study focuses on analyzing local velocity gradients in various mixer geometries with particle image velocimetry (PIV) and comparing the results of the analysis with the conventional G-value, for reviewing the roles of G-value in the current design and operation practices. The results of this study clearly show that many arguments and doubts are possible about the scientific correctness of G-value, and its current use. This is because the G-value attempts to represent the turbulent and complicated factual velocity field in a jar. Also, the results suggest that it is still a good index for representing some aspects of mixing condition, at least, mixing intensity. However, it cannot represent the distribution of velocity gradients in a jar, which is an important factor for mixing. This study as a result suggests developing another index for representing the distribution to be used with the G-value.
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December 01 2002
Analysis of local velocity gradients in rapid mixer using particle image velocimetry technique
N.-S. Park;
N.-S. Park
1Department of Civil Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Korea
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H. Park
H. Park
1Department of Civil Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, Korea
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Water Supply (2002) 2 (5-6): 47–55.
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N.-S. Park, H. Park; Analysis of local velocity gradients in rapid mixer using particle image velocimetry technique. Water Supply 1 December 2002; 2 (5-6): 47–55. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2002.0149
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