TY - BOOK AU - Levenspiel,Octave TI - Tracer technology: modeling the flow of fluids T2 - Fluid mechanics and its applications, SN - 9781441980731 PY - 2012/// CY - New York PB - Springer KW - Fluid dynamics KW - Mathematical models N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The tracer method -- The mean and variance of a tracer curve -- The E and E [theta subscript] curves from pulse and step tracer experiments -- Two ideal flow models: plug flow and mixed flow -- Compartment models -- The dispersion model -- Intermixing of flowing fluids -- The tanks-in-series model -- Convection model for laminar flow in pipes -- Batch systems -- The stirred tank: mixing time and power requirement -- Meandering flow and lateral dispersion ER -