Cavitation process intensifying parameters

Intensification can be achieved using this approach of combination of cavitation and advanced oxidation process such as use of hydrogen peroxide, ozone and photocatalytic oxidation, only for chemical synthesis applications where free radical attack is the governing mechanism. For reactions governed by pyrolysis type mechanism, use of process intensifying parameters which result in overall increase in the cavitational intensity such as solid particles, sparging of gases etc. is recommended. 

Design of sonochemical reactors is a very important parameter in deciding the net cavitational effects. Use of multiple transducers and multiple frequencies with possibility of variable power dissipation is recommended. Theoretical analysis for predicting the cavitational activity distribution is recommended for optimization of the geometry of the reactor including the transducer locations in the case of multiple transducer reactors. Use of process intensifying parameters at zones with minimum cavitational intensity should help in enhancing the net cavitational effects. 

The effect of process-intensifying parameters such as the presence of solid particles, dissolved salts and gases should be studied in details. The effect of scale of operation and different designs of the cavitational reactors on the expected intensification also needs to be evaluated. 

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