Synchrotron X-ray microtomography and multifractal analysis for the characterization of pore structure and distribution in softwood pellet biochar

F Srocke, L Han, P Dutilleul, X **ao, DL Smith… - Biochar, 2021 - Springer
Biochar pores in the micrometer range (1–100 µm) derive from cellular structures of the plant
biomass subjected to pyrolysis or can be the result of mechanical processing, such as …

Characterization of thermal, hydraulic, and gas diffusion properties in variably saturated sand grades

TKK Chamindu Deepagoda, K Smits… - Vadose Zone …, 2016 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Detailed characterization of partially saturated porous media is important for understanding
and predicting vadose zone transport processes. While basic properties (eg, particle-and …

Relating non-equilibrium solute transport and porous media physical characteristics

L Pugliese, S Straface, BM Trujillo… - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2015 - Springer
Breakthrough data for solute tracer transport at different velocities, covering a wide range of
particle sizes and particle shapes corresponding to 324 breakthrough curves, were used in …

Estimating solute dispersion coefficients in porous media at low pore water velocities

L Pugliese, TG Poulsen - Soil Science, 2014 - journals.lww.com
The relationship between solute dispersion coefficient (D mech) and pore water velocity
during chloride transport in porous media with different particle characteristics at low pore …

Gas–Solute Dispersivity Ratio in Granular Porous Media as Related to Particle Size Distribution and Particle Shape

L Pugliese, TG Poulsen, S Straface - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2013 - Springer
Measurements of solute dispersion in porous media is generally much more time consuming
than gas dispersion measurements performed under equivalent conditions. Significant time …

Linking gas and liquid pressure loss to particle size distribution and particle shape in granular filter materials

L Pugliese, TG Poulsen - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2014 - Springer
The cost efficiency of filtration is often associated with the filter flow velocity (V) and pressure
loss (Δ P). Knowledge of the V− Δ P relationship for a given filter medium–fluid combination …

Removal efficiencies in full-scale biotrickling filters used to clean pig house exhaust air

RR Andreasen, AL Riis, K Mortense - … International: CIGR Journal, 2015 - cigrjournal.org
In this study, we tested the performance and perspectives of four full-scale biotrickling filters
based on Leca®(Light Expanded Clay Aggregates), a mechanically stable, non-degradable …

Two Dimensional Flow Simulation in Twin Screw Food Extruder Die

KA Adekola - Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 2015 - cigrjournal.org
Food extrusion process involves heat and flow distribution. An accurate knowledge of flow
pattern in food extruder die is essential for optimum extrusion operation. Limited works are …