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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Residence time distribution in holding tubes using generalized convection model and numerical convolution for non-ideal tracer detection

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Author(s):
Gutierrez, Carola G. C. C. [1] ; Dias, Eduardo F. T. S. [1] ; Gut, Jorge A. W. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Chem Engn, Escola Politecn, BR-05424970 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Food Engineering; v. 98, n. 2, p. 248-256, MAY 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 24
Abstract

A procedure is proposed for the determination of the residence time distribution (RTD) of curved tubes taking into account the non-ideal detection of the tracer. The procedure was applied to two holding tubes used for milk pasteurization in laboratory scale. Experimental data was obtained using an ionic tracer. The signal distortion caused by the detection system was considerable because of the short residence time. Four RTD models, namely axial dispersion, extended tanks in series, generalized convection and PER + CSTR association, were adjusted after convolution with the E-curve of the detection system. The generalized convection model provided the best fit because it could better represent the tail on the tracer concentration curve that is Caused by the laminar velocity profile and the recirculation regions. Adjusted model parameters were well cot-related with the now rate. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 06/01628-0 - Mathematical modeling and experimental validation of continuous pasteurization of liquid food with plate heat exchangers
Grantee:Jorge Andrey Wilhelms Gut
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants