900 Second Stream Function CFD Model of PHi Mixing
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This computer model simulation illustrates 15 minutes of the convective mixing cell development to show what happens beyond the first minute shown in 60 second stream video. The toroidal convection cell grows and increases in strength. Correct spacing, or fluid region aspect ratio, of the PHi bubble release forming plates insures that the convective mixing cell reached all areas of the designated region. The convective mixing action extends all the way to the bottom of the tank.

The results above involve computer model simulations which are physics based – they solve the mass, momentum and energy conservation equations; they are as close to realty as one can get short of performing a full experiment (nature never lies). The results shown are in agreement with qualitative video from experiments performed
at the GSEE test facility in Lavergn, TN.