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Spinning disc reactors: recent advances in CFD modeling for optimization and scale-up

The article reviews the development of the model. computational fluid dynamics for turntable reactors which has advantages in heat and mass transfer along with pointing out the problem of increasing the size of the system

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Key findings

  • Liquid film thickness and multiphase flow models are reviewed.
  • Covers turbulence modeling and mixing explanation.
  • Propose research directions to help the technology expand into industrial applications.
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Why this matters globally

reactor intensification It plays a role in reducing equipment size and increasing chemical process efficiency. This review helps connect the model to industrial-scale design.

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Thai researcher contribution

Researchers from Chulalongkorn University and Newcastle University synthesize advances and scale-up challenges.

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Limitations to consider

It is a review article. And the accuracy of CFD also depends on assumptions. Verification vs. Experiment and conditions of each process

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Verify the original sources

Current Opinion in Chemical EngineeringRead the original article

DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2026.101261

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