Mixing, reaction, and precipitation: Interaction by exchange with mean micromixing models

An analysis of interaction by exchange with the mean micromixing model is extended to a process involving elementary chemical reaction between two species and subsequent crystallization of product in a continuous mixed suspension mixed product removal etystallizer. Two specific feed conditions are considered: premixed and anpremixed feeds are considered. The sensitivity of these two cases to several parameterv like the Damköhler number, micromixing parameter, fractional flow rate, and dimensionless inlet concentration of excess reactant is explored. Both reaction and crystallizaLion performance characteristics are significantly influenced by the fred conditions. Results for the case of premixed feeds tend to suggest that the model description may be better suited to a nearly segregated configuration.