Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP140100919]
Researchers:
Benjamin Mullins
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Andrew King
(Chief Investigator)
,
Prof Roger Braddock
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Mark Pitman
(Partner Investigator)
,
Mr Wolfgang Heikamp
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Development of Canonical Mist Filter Models. Over one million tonnes of oil (mist) is wasted every year – and emitted to the atmosphere through inefficient filtration. Over 50 per cent of energy usage in most process industries is for filtration and separation processes, yet mist filters and separators are largely designed by trial and error, resulting in sub-optimal, inefficient designs. Recent advances by the research team have, only now, made it possible to develop accurate models for such systems. This work intends to be the first to develop accurate, broadly applicable models for all processes in mist filters, thereby providing immense process efficiency benefits, together with improved worker and environmental protection, and less wastage of dwindling oil resources.
Funding Amount $300,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP140100919
- ARC : LP140100919