Code
12AHV26N
Duration
01 October 2025 → 30 September 2028
Funding
Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO)
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Engineering and technology
- Modelling, simulation and optimisation
- (Bio)chemical reactors
- Intensification
- (Multiphase) flow
- Heat and mass transfer
Keywords
Computational fluid dynamics
Gas-liquid process intensification equipment
High gravity process intensification
Project description
This IGNITE project aims to advance the understanding of transport-reaction phenomena in electrified gas-liquid systems and develop innovative reactor technologies for CO₂ capture, focusing on solvent regeneration. The electrified bubble column reactor serves as the foundation for exploring hydrodynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer under Joule heating, employing high-resolution visualization techniques and advanced CFD modeling. The research progresses through systematic stages: starting with experimental data collection in simplified systems, followed by the development of non-reactive and reactive CFD models to simulate coupled transport-reaction processes. These models will integrate direct and indirect Joule heating approaches, enabling the analysis of localized heat and mass transfer dynamics, reaction kinetics, and operational efficiencies. Building on these insights, the vortex reactor coupled with Joule heating will be designed and optimized to enhance energy efficiency and scalability. Experimental validation will confirm its performance in solvent regeneration applications. This phased approach ensures a transition from fundamental studies to industrially relevant solutions, addressing the urgent need for cost-effective and sustainable CO₂ capture technologies.