Non-Newtonian Fluid flow through Packed Beds

This course covers the intricate subject of Transport Phenomena of Non-Newtonian Fluids, with a particular focus on the flow of these fluids through packed beds. It starts with a review of the fundamental concepts of pressure drop calculations and the applications of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. The course then delves into the complexities of fluid flow in packed beds, discussing the bed's geometry, the frictional pressure drop, and the importance of understanding the bed's characteristics at a macroscopic level. It also introduces the concept of porous media and its classification into consolidated and unconsolidated porous media. The course concludes with a detailed explanation of how to calculate the frictional pressure drop for a packed bed using various parameters and equations. Additionally, the course covers the concept of dispersion in packed beds, focusing on non-Newtonian fluids. It explains how to derive an equation for dispersion in packed beds and discusses the mechanisms of dispersion, including molecular diffusion and mixing arising from flow patterns within the fluid. Lastly, the course covers Liquid-Solid Fluidization by Power-law Liquids, comparing a packed bed when the flow is downward and upward, leading to fluidized bed conditions.