In Hydrodynamic Cavitation: Devices, Design, and Applications, a distinguished team of researchers delivers an authoritative discussion of key aspects of hydrodynamic cavitation, including the design, characterization, and modeling of the devices. The book offers discussions of state-of-the-art applications of the technology, including the disinfection of water, wastewater treatment, biomass processing, and many other industrial applications.

In addition to expansive case studies, the book provides an up-to-date exploration of emerging innovations and future applications of the technology. Readers will also find:

A thorough introduction to hydrodynamic cavitation devices, including those based on axial and rotational flows
An in-depth examination of the experimental characterization of cavitation devices and computational models
Comprehensive explorations of the applications of hydrodynamic cavitation, including the disinfection of water and wastewater treatment
Accessible discussions of industrial applications of hydrodynamic cavitation
Perfect for chemical and process engineers, water chemists, mechanical engineers, and food chemists, Hydrodynamic Cavitation will also earn a place in the libraries of food and environmental technologists.

Auteur

Vivek V. Ranade is Bernal Chair of Process Engineering at University of Limerick, Ireland and leads "multiphase reactors and intensification group" (https://www.ul.ie/bernal-mring/). His research is focused on developing sustainable and scalable solutions for energy, water, and chemicals using data, models and devices
Vinay M. Bhandari is a Chief Scientist and Professor-AcSIR at Chemical Engineering & Process Development Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India. His research interests include chemical and environmental engineering, advanced separation processes and industrial wastewater treatment, recycle and reuse.
Sanjay Nagarajan is a Research Fellow at Sustainable Environment Research Centre, University of South Wales. His research focuses on harnessing hydrodynamic cavitation and other advanced oxidation processes for intensifying anaerobic digestion and for developing bio-refinery applications.
Varaha P. Sarvothaman, is a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University of Belfast, Belfast, UK. His research is on harnessing hydrodynamic cavitation for variety of applications including water treatment, biomass pre-treatment and oxidative desulphurization of liquid fuels.
Alister Simpson, PhD, is a principal engineering consultant working for Wilde Analysis Ltd. in Manchester UK, providing technical consultancy services in the areas of advanced CFD and FEA for clients across the chemical process, power and energy industries. He is a Chartered Engineer and over 15 years? experience in multiphase flow applications.