Modelling and Simulation of Sono-processes provides an overview of the mathematical modelling and numerical simulation as applied to sono-process-related phenomena, from the microscopic to the macroscopic scale, collecting information on this topic into one dedicated resource for the first time. It covers both fundamental and semi-empirical approaches and includes both physical and chemical effects. Single acoustic cavitation bubble and bubble population-related aspects are modelled mathematically, and numerical simulation procedures and examples are presented. In addition, the procedure involving semi-empirical modelling of sonochemical activity and sonochemical reactors is demonstrated and ultrasound assisted processes (hybrid processes) are demonstrated including several case studies. Modelling and Simulation of Sono-processes is written primarily for advanced graduates or early career researchers in physics, physical chemistry or mathematics who want to use mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of aspects related to acoustic cavitation bubble, bubble population, sonochemistry, sonochemical reactors and ultrasound-assisted processes.
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction to mathematical modelling and simulation of sono-processes 1. Fundamentals of acoustic cavitation, ultrasound-assisted processes, and sonochemistry 2. Basics and principles of fundamental and semi-empirical modelling and simulation f sono processes Part II: Fundamental modelling of sono-processing: from the single bubble to bubble population 3. Acoustic wave propagation in liquid medium and damping mechanisms: Modelling and simulation 4. Acoustic streaming: Modelling and simulation 5. Nucleation of single acoustic cavitation bubble: Modelling and simulation 6. Oscillation of single acoustic cavitation bubble: Modelling and simulation 7. Cavitation bubble collapse dynamics near various boundaries based on Kelvin impulse theory 8. Thermodynamics of single acoustic cavitation bubble: Modelling and simulation 9. Microstreaming from acoustic cavitation bubble: Modelling and simulation 10. Shockwave from acoustic cavitation bubble: Modelling and simulation 11. Microjet from acoustic cavitation bubble: Modelling and simulation 12. Sonochemistry from acoustic cavitation bubble: Modelling and simulation 13. Sonoluminescence from acoustic cavitation bubble: Modelling and simulation 14. Acoustic bubble population: Modelling and simulation of the number density 15. Acoustic bubble cluster: Modelling and simulation of dynamics, interaction, and coalescence Part III: Semi-empirical modelling of sono-processing: from experiments to mathematical models 16. Semi-empirical modelling of acoustic bubble population 17. Acoustic bubble population: Modelling and simulation of size distribution 18. Semi-empirical modelling of sonochemical reactors 19. Semi-empirical modelling of ultrasound assisted separation 20. Semi-empirical modelling of ultrasound assisted synthesis 21. Sono-processes: Quantitative metrics for efficiency evaluation
Authors
Kaouther Kerboua National Higher School of Technology and Engineering, Process Engineering Department, Algeria.Kaouther Kerboua is an Associate Professor at the National Higher School of Technology and Engineering, Algeria, where she is the head of L3M laboratory. She is also an associate Researcher at the National Research Center in Environment. Her research interests and activities are in the fields of acoustic cavitation, sonochemistry, advanced oxidation processes, water treatment, energy, green hydrogen, modelling and simulation. Her research track counts tens of Q1/Q2 research papers in reputable journals. She previously co-edited a book in the field entitled Energy Aspects of Acoustic Cavitation and Sonochemistry, Fundamentals and Engineering (Elsevier, 2022). Dr Kerboua is also a member of the editorial board of the Elsevier journal Ultrasonics and Sonochemistry and is currently leading and collaborating on several national and international projects with colleagues in Norway, Canada, and Germany.
