Crystal shape evolution using polyhedral population balance

Latif J. Shaikh, Vivek V. Ranade, Aniruddha B. Pandit

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Abstract

Research on crystal morphology covers shape evolution of single crystal and evolution of the size and shape distribution of populations of crystals. The population balance models have been used for the single or multiple dimensions for predicting the evolution of crystal size distributions (CSDs). More often than not these models do not consider the change in solute concentration due to disappearance/appearance of the crystal faces and therefore compromise rigorous mass balance. The present work focuses on the methodology for the morphological evolution of crystal shape using a polyhedral population balance model. This methodology is based on the morphodrome which illustrates the shapes of crystals at various operating conditions. gPROMS software (PSE, UK) along with Microsoft Excel is used to devise the framework for predicting the crystal shape evolution. The developed approach and models can be implemented for various crystallization systems and will be useful for simulating crystal shape evolutions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18966-18974
Number of pages9
JournalIndustrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
Volume53
Issue number49
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Dec 2014
Externally publishedYes

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