Upgrade of the Existing Tomography Instrument

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Electrical resistance tomography (ERT) is a non-intrusive technique, which has been successfully utilized to characterize the performances of the mixing operations, polymerization reactors, solid-liquid filtration processes, hydrocyclones, bubble columns, bioreactors, and multiphase processes such as solid-liquid, gas-liquid, and liquid-liquid operations. The present application requests funding to upgrade the existing tomography system, which has been one of the most heavily used pieces of equipment in our research lab in the past several years. Many graduate students have employed this instrument for their research projects. The extensive utilization of the tomography system has also resulted in publication of many research articles in prestigious chemical engineering journals. This instrument has enabled us to initiate many research projects with the Canadian companies. However, the existing tomography system is not functioning properly and the quality of the data is not sufficient for the new research projects. Thus, the upgrade of the existing instrument is vital for the applicant's and co-applicant's research programs. They are unable to undertake new research projects where this instrument is a major component. The need and urgency are tremendous. The acquisition of the upgraded tomography will significantly enhance the research capacity of Ryerson University by engendering new opportunities for fundamental as well as applied research. The requested equipment will be used for many other purposes including supplying technical and scientific services to industry. The projects conducted using the upgraded ERT will not only lead to the development of patentable and commercially attractive technologies, it paves the ground for close collaboration between the research community and industry. The upgraded tomography system will also provide a platform for the training of undergraduate and graduate students, technologists, and post-doctoral fellows in the field of mixing technology, flow visualization, and multiphase flow.