prof. dr ir J.J.H. (Bert) Brouwers

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Biography / 简历

CEO Romico Hold A.V.V and Romico Engineering Solutions B.V .
- Rotational Particle Separator
- Condensed Rotational Separation

Other Achievements
- Statistical Turbulence
- Fluid Flow in Rotating Devices
- Combustion Research
- Probabilistic System Downtime
- Offshore structures
- Ultra Centrifuge
- MSc and PhD degree supervision
The above on one page

Publications
- Journal Articles
- Dissertations
- Valedictory Lecture

Journal Articles

Brouwers, J.J.H. (2022). Statistical Descriptions of Inhomogeneous Anisotropic Turbulence. Mathematics 2022, 10(23), 4619
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2021). Separation and Disinfection of Contagious Aerosols from the Perspective of SARS-CoV-2. Separations 2021, 8(10), 190
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2021). Statistical Model of Turbulent Dispersion Recapitulated. Fluids 2021, 6(5), 190
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2016). Statistical Models of Large Scale Turbulent Flow. Flow, Turbulence and Combustion 2016 1-31
Kemenade, H.P. van, Brouwers, J.J.H. & Benthum, R.J.van (2014). Centrifugal Separation with Emphasis on the Rotational Particle Separator. ChemBioEng 1(6) 1-12
Kemenade, H.P. van, Brouwers, J.J.H. & Benthum, R.J.van (2014). Upgrading CO2-CH4 mixtures by a hybrid membrane – Condensed Rotational Separation Process. Energy Technology 2(11) 874–876
Kemenade, H.P. van, Brouwers, J.J.H. & Rijke, S.J.M. de (2013). Sour gas cleaning by condensed rotational separation versus amine treatment, energy and volume use. Energy Technology, 1, 392-394.
Kuerten, J.G.M. & Brouwers, J.J.H. (2013). Lagrangian statistics of turbulent channel flow at Reτ = 950 calculated with direct numerical simulation and Langevin models. Physics of Fluids, 25:105108.
Brouwers, J.J.H., Kemenade, H.P. van & Kroes, J.P. (2012). Rotational particle separator : an efficient method to separate micron-sized droplets and particles from fluids. FILTRATION, 12(1), 57.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2012), Statistical description of turbulent dispersion. Phys. Rev. E 86, 066309.
Buruma, R.C., Brouwers, J.J.H.,Kemenade, H.P. van (2012), Rotational particle separator as a compact gas scrubber. Chemical Engineering & Technology 35(9) 1576-1582
Kemenade, H.P. van, Brouwers, J.J.H. (2012), Hydrocarbon recovery by condensed rotational separation. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology 2:49–56
Benthum, R.J. van, Kemenade, H.P. van, Brouwers, J.J.H., Golombok, M.(2011). Condensed Rotational Separation of CO2. Applied Energy 93 457-465.
Bansal, G.D., Golombok, M., Brouwers, J.J.H., Tesselaar, G.(2011). CO2 droplets condensed from natural gas. Applied Energy 93 457-465. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 50(5), 3011-3020
Theunissen, T., Golombok, M., Brouwers, J.J.H., Bansal, G.D. & Benthum, R.J. van (2011). Liquid CO2 droplet extraction from gases. Energy, 36(5), 2961-2967.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2011). Asymptotic solutions for Mathieu instability under random parametric excitation and nonlinear damping. Physica D : Nonlinear Phenomena, 240(12), 990-1000.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2010). Langevin and diffusion equation of turbulent fluid flow. Physics of Fluids, 22(8):085102
Брауэрс Й.Й.X. (2010). Уравнение ланжевена для частицы жидкости в потоке с вызванной наличием стенок турбулентностью. Теоретическая и математическая физика, 163(2), 328-352.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2010). Langevin equation of a fluid particle in wall-induced turbulence. Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, 163(2), 677-695
Willems, G.P., Kroes, J.P., Golombok, M., Esch, B.P.M. van, Kemenade, H.P. van & Brouwers, J.J.H. (2010). Performance of a novel rotating gas-liquid separator. Journal of Fluids Engineering : Transactions of the ASME, 132(3):031301
Willems, G.P., Golombok, M., Tesselaar, G. & Brouwers, J.J.H. (2010). Condensed rotational separation of CO2 from natural gas. AIChE Journal : Chemical Engineering Research and Development, 56(1), 150-159.
Willems, G.P., Esch, B.P.M. van, Brouwers, J.J.H. & Golombok, M. (2008). Creeping film model for condensed centrifugal separation processes. Chemical Engineering Science, 63(13), 3358-3365
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2007). Dissipation equals production in the log layer of wall-induced turbulence. Physics of Fluids, 19(10):101702
Kuerten, J.G.M., Esch, B.P.M. van, Kemenade, H.P. van & Brouwers, J.J.H. (2007). The effect of turbulence on the efficiency of the rotational phase separator. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 28(4), 630-637.
Mondt, E., Brouwers, J.J.H. & Kemenade, H.P. van (2007). Creeping Film Models for Rotating Channels. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 30(5), 593-600
Wissen, R.J.E. van, Brouwers, J.J.H. & Golombok, M. (2007). In-line centrifugal separation of dispersed phases. AIChE Journal : Chemical Engineering Research and Development, 53(2), 374-380.
Brouwers, J.J.H., Wissen, R.J.E. van & Golombok, M. (2006). Novel centrifugal process removes gas contaminants. Oil and Gas Journal, 104(42), 37-41.
Wissen, R.J.E. van, Golombok, M. & Brouwers, J.J.H. (2006). Gas centrifugation with wall condensation. AIChE Journal : Chemical Engineering Research and Development, 52(3), 1271-1274
Wissen, R.J.E. van, Golombok, M. & Brouwers, J.J.H. (2005). Separation of carbon dioxide and methane in continuous countercurrent gas centrifuges. Chemical Engineering Science, 60(16), 4397-4407.
Kuerten, J.G.M., Kemenade, H.P. van & Brouwers, J.J.H. (2005). Numerical study of the rotational phase separator sealing impeller. Powder Technology, 154(2-3), 73-82.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2004). Eulerian short-time statistics of turbulent flow at large Reynolds number. Physics of Fluids, 16(7), 2300-2308.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2002). On diffusion theory in turbulence. Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 44(3), 277-295
Brouwers, J.J.H. (2002). Phase separation in centrifugal fields with emphasis on the rotational particle separator. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 26(2-4), 325-334.
Gort, R. & Brouwers, J.J.H. (2001). Theoretical analysis of the propagation of a reaction front in a packed bed. Combustion and Flame, 124(1-2), 1-13.
Kemenade, H.P. van & Brouwers, J.J.H. (1996). Roterende deeltjesscheider. NPT Procestechnologie, 3, 6-13.
Visser, F.C., Brouwers, J.J.H. & Jonker, J.B. (1999). Fluid flow in rotating low-specific-speed centrifugal pump impeller passage. Fluid Dynamics Research, 24(5), 275-292
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1997). Particle collection efficiency of the rotational particle separator. Powder Technology, 92(2), 89-99.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1996). Rotational particle separator: A new method for separating fine particles and mists from gases. Chemical Engineering & Technology, 19(1), 1-10.
Brouwers, J.J.H., Kok, J.B.W. & Louis, J.J.J. (1996). NOx Formation in Coal-Gas Flames. CFX-Update, 12, 98-105.
Afscheiden van fijne deeltjes uit gassen : roterende deeltjesscheider Nederlandse vinding. De Ingenieur, 107(5), 28-31.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1995). Rotierende partikelabscheider als neues verfahren für die abscheidung von feinstaub und nebel aus gasen. Chemie, Ingenieur, Technik, 67(8), 994-997.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1995). Secondary flows and particle centrifugation in slightly tilted rotating pipes. Applied Scientific Research, 55(2), 95-105.
Visser, F.C., Brouwers, J.J.H. & Badie, R. (1994). Theoretical analysis of inertially irrotational and solenoidal flow in two-dimensional radial-flow pump and turbine impellers with equiangular blades. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 269, 107-141.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1995). Secondary flows and particle centrifugation in slightly tilted rotating pipes. Applied Scientific Research, 55(2), 95-105.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1994). Roterende deeltjesscheider als nieuwe filtertechniek. Jaarboek Vereniging Lucht, 9, 65-80.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1993). Zoeken naar optimaal evenwicht tussen gebruik van energie en milieubelasting : nieuwe ontwikkelingen in de thermische werktuigbouwkunde. Nederlandse Chemische Industrie, 5, 14-17.
Brem, G. & Brouwers, J.J.H. (1990). Analytical solutions for non-linear conversion of a porous solid particle in a gas : I. isothermal conversion. Chemical Engineering Science, 45(7), 1905-1913.
Brem, G. & Brouwers, J.J.H. (1990). Analytical solutions for non-linear conversion of a porous solid particle in a gas : II. non-isothermal conversion and numerical verification. Chemical Engineering Science, 45(7), 1915-1924.
Brouwers, J.J.H. & Verbeek, P.H.J. (1986). Approximate Formulae for Response of Slender Risers in Deep Water. International Shipbuilding Progress, 33(378), 22-37.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1986). Stability of a Non-Linear Damped Second-Order System with Randomly Fluctuating Restoring Coefficient. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, 21(1), 1-13.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1986). Probabilistic Descriptions of Irregular System Downtime. Reliability Engineering, 15(4), 263-281.
Brouwers, J.J.H. & Meyssen, T.E.M. (1985). Viscous Damping Forces on Oscillating Cylinders. Applied Ocean Research, 7(3), 118-123.
Brouwers, J.J.H. & Verbeek, P.H.J. (1983). Expected Fatigue Damage and Expected Extreme Response for Morison-Type Wave Loading. Applied Ocean Research, 5, 129-133.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1982). Response near Resonance of Non-Linearly Damped Systems subject to Random Excitation with Application to Marine Risers. Ocean Engineering, 9, 235-257.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1982). Response of Offshore Structures to Random Excitation. Selected Topics in Identification, Modelling and Control, 52, 1-2.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1982). Analytical Methods for Predicting the Response of Marine Risers, communicated by W.T. Koiter. Proc. Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences, 85, 381-400.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1978). On compressible flow in a gas centrifuge and its effect on the maximum separative power. Nuclear Technology, 39(aug), 311-322.
Brouwers, J.J.H. (1978). On compressible flow in a Rotating Cylinder. Journal of Engineering Mathematics, 12, 265-285.