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Simulation of crystal growth and attrition in a stirred tank

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In this article we present the numerical techniques for and the results of simulations of crystal growth and breakage in a stirred crystallizer. The population dynamics of the crystals is fully coupled with the flow in the tank. Our simulation involves the parallel computations and the adaptive refinement of the grid.

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  1. Technische Simulation, Institut fürmatik, Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 368, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany

    D. Logashenko & G. Wittum

  2. Zentrum für Molekulare Biologie, Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 282, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany

    T. Fischer

  3. Institute for System Dynamics and Control Technology, University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 9, 70550, Stuttgart, Germany

    S. Motz & E. D. Gilles

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Logashenko, D., Fischer, T., Motz, S. et al. Simulation of crystal growth and attrition in a stirred tank. Comput. Visual Sci. 9, 175–183 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00791-006-0031-z

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