Events
Process intensification using particles across length scales
| Date: | Thursday 13 March 2008 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Location: | UPC |
Abstract: In this talk, I shall illustrate how particles across length
scales can be used to intensify various processes including heat and mass transfer, heterogeneous catalytic reactions and surface cleaning. Mechanisms associated with the process intensification will be discussed from both macro and micro length scales. I shall also touch upon the use of particles for (i) inhibiting bacteria growth hence preventing formation of bio film - an important factor for the surface fouling, and (ii) enhancing stability of dispersions. These aspects bear significance to the process intensification.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Professor Yulong Ding BEng MSc PhD is a Professor of Nanoparticle Engineering with the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering Discipline at the University of Leeds after previous employment with Imperial College London, University of Birmingham and University of Science and Technology (Beijing). He has been working on both experimental aspects and mathematical modelling of particulate and multiphase reacting systems at both small (nano and micro)
and large (meso and macro) scales over the past 15 years. Professor Ding currently leads a group of 20 researchers including 4 postdoctoral research fellows, 12 PhD students and 4 nternational academic visitors. His recent research has been focused on process intensification and green technology using particles across the length scales. His research has led to over 220 technical papers, 8 book chapters and 9 patents.
