Annular Two-Phase Flow

Annular Two-Phase Flow presents the wide range of industrial applications of annular two-phase flow regimes. This book discusses the fluid dynamics and heat transfer aspects of the flow pattern. Organized into 12 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the classification of the various types of interface distribution observed in practice. This text then examines the various regimes of two-phase flow with emphasis on the regions of occurrence of the annular flow regime. Other chapters consider the single momentum and energy balances, which illustrate the differences and analogies between single- and two-phase flows. This book discusses as well the simple modes for annular flow with consideration to the calculation of the profile of shear stress in the liquid film. The final chapter deals with the techniques that are developed for the measurement of flow pattern, entrainment, and film thickness. This book is a valuable resource for chemical engineers. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Page ix CHAPTER 1 - Introduction , Pages 1-3 CHAPTER 2 - Regimes of Flow , Pages 4-20 CHAPTER 3 - Simple Momentum and Energy Balances and their Applications , Pages 21-49 CHAPTER 4 - Simple Analytical Models of Annular Two-Phase Flow and their Applications , Pages 50-75 CHAPTER 5 - Empirical Relationships for Annular Flow , Pages 76-97 CHAPTER 6 - Interfacial Waves , Pages 98-126 CHAPTER 7 - Stability Against De-Wetting , Pages 127-134,134a,135 CHAPTER 8 - The Creation and Behaviour of Entrained Droplets in Annular Flow , Pages 136,136a,137-172 CHAPTER 9 - Introduction to Two-Phase Heat Transfer , Pages 173-185 CHAPTER 10 - Heat Transfer in Annular Flow , Pages 186-218 CHAPTER 11 - Burnout , Pages 219-252 CHAPTER 12 - Experimental Techniques for Annular Flow , Pages 253-254,254a,254b,255-276 Nomenclature , Pages 277-286 References , Pages 287-299 Appendix - SI Unit Conversion Table for Chemical Engineering , Pages 301-305 Index , Pages 307-310