The kinetics of structure development in a moderately concentrated liquid–liquid dispersion
under the hydrodynamic conditions of simple shear flow has been analyzed using
differential population balance equations. The existing models of the breakup and
coalescence phenomena have been examined, modified, and included in the population
balances to the extent necessary. It was found that in the present range of drop sizes and
viscosity ratios the temporal evolution of the average drop size is primarily determined by …