Reactive Zinc Extraction in MRDC Column; Case Study by Mathematical Modelling and Applying the Droplet Size Distribution with Forward Mixing Approach

Abstract In this survey, the reactive mass transfer data are determined for zinc extraction from chloride solution using D2EHPA in the MRDC extraction column. The numerical analysis for evaluating the column performance is applied to describe mass balance equations. Four mathematical models (backflow, forward mixing, plug flow, and axial dispersion) are investigated to compute the mass transfer coefficients of the dispersed phase. The solvent extraction experiments showed that the optimum zinc transport efficiency in rotor speed of 410 rpm in this column is equal to 98.85% and 99.85 for extraction and stripping stages, respectively. The model's achievement is compared with the solvent extraction data and a significant validity is obtained by coupling the forward mixing approach. The mathematical modeling expresses that the coefficients of axial dispersion and backflow based on the continuous phase increase by an increase in the rotor speed and inlet continuous phase rate. While these coefficients reduce at a higher inlet dispersed phase rate. The FMM method is preferred to predict the reactive mass transfer rate in the MRDC column due to the lowest relative deviation. The experimental study and mathematical modeling in this report provide beneficial information about the metallurgical industry to design solvent extraction equipment.

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KOEFISIEN PERPINDAHAN MASSA VOLUMETRIS KESELURUHAN PADA EKSTRAKSI Cu DARI LARUTAN CuSO4.5H2O DENGAN TRIRUTYL PHOSPHATE-KEROSIN DALAM DOUBLE-STAGE MIXER-SETTLER

Jurnal Teknik Kimia Indonesia ◽

10.5614/jtki.2008.7.1.4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 731

Author(s):

Panut Mulyono

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Solution ◽

Mass Transfer ◽

Transfer Coefficient ◽

Mass Transfer Coefficient ◽

Tributyl Phosphate ◽

Continuous Phase ◽

Hole Diameter ◽

Extraction Column ◽

Dispersed Phase ◽

Dilute Aqueous Solution

Copper has been extracted by trtbuthyl phosphate-kerosene from a dilute aqueous solution with a double- stage mixer-settler extraction column. The extraction column used in this experiment was made of glass. The mixer diameter was equal to the diameter of settler was 13 cm. Both the mixer and settler heights were 8 cm. Drop coalescer was mounted in the middle of mixer and settler separator. The diameter of drop coalescer was 6 cm with the thickness of 1 cm. The hole diameter of drop coalescer was 1 mm The stirrer used in this experiment was cross flat blade with the diameter and width of the impeller was 6 cm and 8 mm, respectively. The overall volumetric coefficient of mass transfer (Kca) increased by increasing the flowrate of the continuous phase (Lc) at the constants stirring speed (N) and flowrate of the dispersed phase (Ld). The increase of Lc from 4.1634 cm3/second to 17.9436 cm3/second increased the Kca value from 6.6387x10-5/second to 23.1561x10-5/second or 248.8% The value of Kca was also increase by increasing N at the constant values of Lc and Ld Thie increase of N from 3.3333 rps to 8.3333 rps increased the Kca value from 6.0288x10-5/second to 6.6387x10-5/second or 10.1%.Keywords: Mass Transfer Coefficient, Extraction, Copper, Double-Stage Mixer-SettlerAbstrak Penelitian ini mempelajari perpindahan massa antar fasa pada ekstraksi Cu dart larutan CuSO4.5H2O dengan menggunakan pelarut tributyl phosphate dalam kerosin yang dilakukan dalam kolom ekstraksi double-stage mixer-settler yang dtsusun vertikal. Kolom ekstraksi mixer-settler dibuat darti gelas dengan diameter mixer sama dengan diameter sealer, yaitu 13 cm. Tinggi mixer juga sama dengan tinggt settler, yaitu 8 cm. Diameter drop coalescer 8 cm, tebal 1 cm, dan diameter lubangnya 1 mm. Pengaduk yang digunakan berbentuk flat blade dengan diameter 6 cm dan lebar blade 8 mm. Koeftsien perpindahan massa volumetris keseluruhan (Kca) naik dengan naiknya kecepatan alir fasa kontinyu (Lc) pada kecepatan putaran pengaduk (N) dan kecepatan alir fasa dispersi (Ld) tetap. Kenatkan nilai Lc dart 4,1634 cm3/detik menjadi 17,9436 cm3/detik meningkatkan nilai Kca dart 6,6387x10-5/detik menjadi 23,1561x10-5/detik atau 248,8% Kca juga naik dengan naiknya N pada Lc dan Ld yang tetap. Kenaikan nilai N dart 3,3333 rps menjadi 8,3333 rps meningkatkan nilai Kca dart 6,0288x10-5/detik menjadt 6,6387x10-5/detik atau 10,1%.Kata Kunci : Koefesien Perpindahan Massa, Ekstraksi, Tembaga, Double-Stage Mixer-Settler

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Axial Dispersion in a Three-Phase Gas-Agitated Spray Extraction Column

Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications ◽

10.1135/cccc19980283 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 283-292 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Milan Sovilj

Keyword(s):

Gas Phase ◽

Dispersion Coefficient ◽

Continuous Phase ◽

Axial Dispersion ◽

Superficial Velocity ◽

Extraction Column ◽

Dispersed Phase ◽

Dispersion Coefficients ◽

Axial Dispersion Coefficient ◽

Three Phase

The continuous-phase axial dispersion coefficients of the three-phase gas-liquid-liquid system in a gas-agitated spray extraction column 10 cm i.d. at 20 °C were examined. The system used was water as continuous phase, toluene as dispersed phase, and air as gaseous phase. The rise in the gas phase superficial velocity increased the continuous-phase axial dispersion coefficient. A non-linear dependence between the continuous-phase axial dispersion coefficient and the continuous phase superficial velocity was observed. No correlation was found between the continuous-phase axial dispersion coefficient and dispersed phase superficial velocity. The increase in the gas phase hold-up corresponded to a slight increase in the continuous-phase axial dispersion coefficient. The increase in the dispersed phase hold-up generated a growth of the continuous-phase axial dispersion coefficient. A comparison was made of the continuous-phase axial dispersion coefficients of the three-phase (air-water-toluene) and two-phase (water-toluene) systems.

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