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Critical coalescence condition is a key issue in designing droplet-based microchannel reactors. This study thoroughly examined the coalescence of confined long droplets in T-junction microchannel reactors, focusing on the effects of stabilizer and asymmetry. In addition, the non-coalescence behaviors of slipping and breakup were investigated. Three time parameters, including the film drainage, contact and breakup times, were applied to characterize the coalescence, slipping and breakup behaviors, respectively. The film drainage time had little dependence on the operation conditions in the case of stabilizer-free coalescence, but was affected by superficial velocity and slug length after the addition of stabilizers. Coalescence required a greater film drainage time with a larger arrival time difference. The arrival time difference influenced both the contact and breakup times, whereas the stabilizer concentration had no influence. Models for these time parameters were established. These results will be helpful in accurately controlling the coalescence in T-junction microchannel reactors. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
ISSN: 0009-2509
Year: 2021
Volume: 240
4 . 8 8 9
JCR@2021
4 . 1 0 0
JCR@2023
ESI Discipline: CHEMISTRY;
ESI HC Threshold:117
JCR Journal Grade:2
CAS Journal Grade:3
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WoS CC Cited Count: 10
SCOPUS Cited Count: 10
ESI Highly Cited Papers on the List: 0 Unfold All
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30 Days PV: 2
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