Abstract
In this study, an integrated electrospray pyrolysis process was designed to continuously produce a representative nano-catalyst TiO2. A numerical model was also developed to simulate the flow behaviors and droplet transport inside the reactor. The electric field model and particle tracking model were coupled to describe the electrospray pyrolysis process. The effects of key parameters, including electrode configurations, applied voltage, droplet charge density, and flow type of carrying gas on the electric field distribution, particle distribution, and particle collection efficiency, were investigated to help the design and optimization of the integrated electrospray pyrolysis reactor. The results show that the electric potential and electric field strength decrease rapidly with increasing distance away from the nozzle. In addition, the results show that the droplet charge is an important parameter affecting the collection efficiency. The investigation of the key parameters shows that applying a voltage on the ring and using the “gas-bleed” introduction method are more conducive to the improvement in the collection efficiency.