The present work investigates experimentally the changes on the properties of horizontal slug flows subject to fluid injection at the wall. Measurements include data on global flow rates, pressure drop and local mean and fluctuating velocity profiles for nine different conditions. The properties of the two-phase flow are measured through a Shadow Sizer system and laser-based sensors. Two distinct flow transpiration rates are studied, v ++ wi = v w /U m = 0.0005 and 0.001. The effects of flow transpiration were observed to induce bubble break-up and large changes in the passage frequency and characteristic lengths of the unit cells. In addition to the two-phase flow results, single-phase flow measurements are presented with a view to compare the different turbulent effects introduced by the second phase. The work also proposes modifications in the models of Dukler and Hubbard (Ind. Eng. Chem. Fund. 14 337-347 (1975)) and Orell (Chem. Eng. Sci. 60 1371-1381 (2005)) so that fluid injection at the wall can be accounted for. All theoretical predictions are compared with the experimental data.
Regional development in the state of Pará (Brazil) continues to be limited by lack of access to energy. This is a problem that is widespread in several rural communities and agricultural regions. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the potential use of palm oil and cocoa processing waste biomass, which are abundant in the state and whose energy capacities can be used to generate electricity in biomass gasification plants. To do so, a literature review on elementary and calorific value analysis of palm oil (empty fruit bunches, fibers, kernel shell and cake, trunks, and others) and cocoa (pod husks) were conducted. The findings have shown that both waste biomass materials have satisfactory energetic characteristics for use in gasification plants. Thus, palm oil and cocoa processing waste biomasses are alternative energy sources for producers of these fruits in upstate Pará, enabling the development of the region.
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