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The effect of flow conditions on the stability of flocs

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An investigation into aggregate breakage has been carried out using suspensions of uniform polystyrene spheres destabilised by addition of salt or polymer. A controlled flow apparatus was used to expose the suspended aggregates to turbulent pipe flow of variable intensity and duration. Analysis of aggregate size distribution was carried out using the HIAC light obscuration technique. [Continues.]

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  • Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering

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  • Chemical Engineering

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© Andrew Geoffrey Rushton

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1990

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A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.

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  • en

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