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Prediction of Bubble Growth in Bubble Chains

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A bubble growth model for bubble chains has been formulated which combines a mechanistic model of bubble growth with a statistical model of bubble properties. Accurate predictions are obtained without the use of any empirically derived constants. The statistical model has been validated by comparison with numerical results from a deterministic model. By proper non-dimensionalization of the bubble frequency and height, the bubble growth is shown to follow a universal relationship.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA

    L. R. Glicksman & W. K. Lord

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  1. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    John R. Grace

  2. Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Florham Park, New Jersey, USA

    John M. Matsen

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Glicksman, L.R., Lord, W.K. (1980). Prediction of Bubble Growth in Bubble Chains. In: Grace, J.R., Matsen, J.M. (eds) Fluidization. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-1045-7_8

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