VALIDATING THE GALERKIN LEAST-SQUARES FINITE ELEMENT METHODS IN PREDICTING MIXING FLOWS IN STIRRED TANK REACTORS

INTRODUCTION A novel approach for computer aided modeling and optimizing mixing process has been developed using Galerkin least-squares finite element technology. Computer aided mixing modeling and analysis involves Lagrangian and Eulerian analysis for relative fluid stretching, and energy dissipation concepts for laminar and turbulent flows. High quality, conservative, accurate, fluid velocity, and continuity solutions are required for determining mixing quality.

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