scholarly journals KLa Determination Using the Effectiveness-NTU Method: Application to Countercurrent Absorbers in Operation Using Viscous Solvents for VOCs Mass Transfer

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Éric Dumont
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Liquid Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Heat Exchanger Design ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Overall Mass Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Viscous Solvents

In this study, the Effectiveness-NTU method, which is usually applied to heat exchanger design, was adapted to gas–liquid countercurrent absorbers to determine the overall mass transfer coefficient, KLa, of the apparatus in operation. It was demonstrated that the ε-NTU method could be used to determine the KLa using the Henry coefficient of the solute to be transferred (HVOC), the gas flow-rate (QG), the liquid flow-rate (QL), the scrubber volume (V), and the effectiveness of the absorber (ε). These measures are calculated from the gaseous concentrations of the solute measured at the absorber inlet (CGin) and outlet (CGout), respectively. The ε-NTU method was validated from literature dedicated to the absorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by heavy solvents. Therefore, this method could be a simple, robust, and reliable tool for the KLa determination of gas–liquid contactors in operation, despite the type of liquid used, i.e., water or viscous solvents.

scholarly journals TOTAL VOLUMETRIC MASS TRANSFER COEFFICIENT AT CO2 GAS ABSORPTION USING K2CO3 BY MSG PROMOTER

Konversi ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Erlinda Ningsih ◽  
Abas Sato ◽  
Mochammad Alfan Nafiuddin ◽  
Wisnu Setyo Putranto
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Mass Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Liquid Flow ◽  
Total Mass ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Liquid Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Co2 Gas

Abstract- One of the most widely used processes for CO2 gas removal is Absorption. Carbon dioxide is the result of the fuel combustion process which of the hazardous gases. The aim of this research is to determine the total mass transfer coefficient and analyze the effect of the absorbent flow rate of the absorbent solution with the promoter and the gas flow rate to the total mass transfer coefficient value. The variables consisted of liquid flow rate: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 liter/min, gas flow rate: 15, 25, 30, 40, 50 liter/min and MSG concentration: 0%, 1%, 3% and 5% by weight. The solution of Pottasium Carbonate as absorbent with MSG promoter is flowed through top column and CO2 gas flowed from bottom packed column. Liquids were analyzed by titration and the gas output was analyzed by GC. From this research, it is found that the flow rate of gas and the liquid flow rate is directly proportional to the value of KGa. The liquid flow rate variable 5 liters / minute, gas flow rate 15 l / min obtained value of KGa 11,1102 at concentration of MSG 5%. Keywords:  Absorption, CO2,  K2CO3, MSG. 

scholarly journals Mass transfer parameters in spray columns: 2. The system benzene-wash oil

1989 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
A. J. Rautenbach ◽  
G. Kornelius
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Liquid Flow ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Unit Volume ◽  
Liquid Flow Rate ◽  
Column Height ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Side Resistance ◽  
Transfer Parameters

Spray columns are widely used in industry as a gas-liquid contacting apparatus because of the advantages of a high transfer area per unit volume and the tow gas side resistance. For a large number of systems, mass transfer parameters are not available and an experimental determination for the system benzene/wash oil was therefore carried out. The experimental technique and design are described. The variation in mass transfer coefficient as function of gas flow rate, liquid flow rate and column height agrees with those published elsewhere.

scholarly journals Mass transfer parameters in spray columns

1989 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
A. J. Rautenbach ◽  
G. Kornelius
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Spray Characteristics ◽  
Photographic Technique ◽  
Transfer Parameters

To determine mass transfer parameters in spray columns the spray characteristics are required. A photographic technique that allows determination of these characteristics of wash oil sprayed through solid nozzles is described. Special precautions had to be taken because wash oil rendered the column walls opaque. Results are given for a specific nozzle as function of liquid and countercurrent gas flow rate.

Absorption and Mass Transfer of CO2 in Monoethanolamine Solution

2016 ◽  
Vol 859 ◽  
pp. 153-157
Author(s):  
Pao Chi Chen ◽  
Sheng Zhong Lin
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Liquid Flow ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Liquid Flow Rate ◽  
Bubble Column ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Constant Ph ◽  
Gas Liquid Flow

This work uses a continuous bubble-column scrubber for the absorption of CO2 with a 5M MEA solution under a constant pH environment to explore the effect of the pH of the solution and gas-flow rate (Qg) on the removal efficiency (E), absorption rate (RA), overall mass-transfer coefficient (KGa), liquid flow rate (QL), gas-liquid flow ratio (γ), and scrubbing factors (φ). From the outlet CO2 concentration with a two-film model, E, RA, KGa, QL, γ, and φ can be simultaneously determined at the steady state. Depending on the operating conditions, the results show that E (80-97%), RA(2.91x10-4-10.0x10-4mol/s-L), KGa (0.09-0.48 1/s), QL(8.74-230.8mL/min), γ (0.19-5.39), and φ (0.031-0.74 mol/mol-L) are found to be comparable with other solvents. In addition, RA, KGa, E, and QL have been used to correlate with pH and Qg, respectively, with the results further explained.

scholarly journals Mass Transfer Performance of a String Film Reactor: A Bioreactor Design for Aerobic Methane Bioconversion

Catalysts ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina Mariyana ◽  
Min-Sik Kim ◽  
Chae Lim ◽  
Tae Kim ◽  
Si Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Liquid Flow ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Liquid Flow Rate ◽  
Transfer Performance ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Transfer Coefficients ◽  
Bioreactor Design ◽  
Film Reactor

The mass transfer performance of a string film reactor (SFR)—a bioreactor design for the aerobic bioconversion of methane—was investigated. The results showed that the SFR could achieve high mass transfer performance of gases, and the highest values of the mass transfer coefficients for oxygen and methane were 877.1 h−1 and 408.0 h−1, respectively. There were similar mass transfer coefficients for oxygen and methane in absorption experiments using air, methane, and air–methane mixed gas under the same liquid flow rate conditions, implying that each gas is delivered into the liquid without mutual interaction. The mass transfer performance of the SFR was significantly influenced by the liquid flow rate and the hydrophilicity of the string material, whereas the magnitude of the gas flow rate effect on the mass transfer performance depended on both the tested liquid flow rate and the gas flow rate. Furthermore, the mass transfer performance of the SFR was compared with those of other types of bioreactors.

scholarly journals NO Separation Characteristics in Integrated Electromigration Membrane Reactor

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 5071
Author(s):  
Zuwu Wang ◽  
Guifen Shen
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Mass Transfer Coefficient ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Total Mass ◽  
Membrane Reactor ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Separation Efficiency ◽  
Discharge Voltage ◽  
Gas Flow Rate

An integrated electromigration membrane absorption method has been proposed for the separation of NO from simulated mixed gas. The experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of discharge voltage, gas flow rate, inlet concentrations, and absorbents on the NO separation efficiency and total mass transfer coefficient in the integrated electromigration membrane reactor. The experimental results demonstrated that the NO separation efficiency and total mass transfer coefficient increased with the increase in the applied discharge voltage of the integrated electromigration membrane reactor. Regardless of discharge or not, the separation efficiency of NO continuously decreased with the increase in the gas flow rate and inlet concentration of NO in the experimental process. The total mass transfer coefficient of NO increased first and then decreased with an increase in the gas flow rate, while it decreased with an increase in NO inlet concentration. Compared with the membrane absorption without discharge voltage under the condition tested, at a discharge voltage of 18kV, the NO separation efficiency and the total mass transfer coefficient increased by 48.7% and 9.7 times, respectively.

Direct molecular hydrogen sulphide scrubbing with hollow fibre membranes

2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 135-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Boucil ◽  
B. Jefferson ◽  
S.A. Parsons ◽  
S.J. Judd ◽  
R.M. Stuetz
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Hydrogen Sulphide ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Hollow Fibre ◽  
The Other ◽  
Gas Flow Rate

The emission of hydrogen sulphide is a major problem associated with anaerobic treatment of sulphate and sulphite containing wastewaters. Conventional absorbing processes, such as packed towers, spray towers or bubble columns, are all constrained by factors such as flooding and foaming. Membrane systems, on the other hand, enable independent control of the liquid and gas flow rate and a step change order of magnitude increase in the specific surface area of the contact process. The membrane acts as a gas absorber with a design similar to a shell and tube heat exchanger. On the other hand, they are limited by facets of the membrane such as its resistance to mass transfer and permselectivity, as well as its cost. The work presented in this paper refers to an absorption process based on a non-wetted hollow fibre membrane for the scrubbing of hydrogen sulphide from air, with water as the contact solvent. Results presented describe the performance of the unit in terms of overall transfer and outlet liquid concentration as a function of circulation regime, gas flow rate, liquid flow rate and specific surface area. In particular, results are presented using traditional plots of Sherwood number (Sh) against Graetz (Gr) number for the liquid flowing in the lumens, such that experimental and available empirical descriptions of the process performance are directly compared. Results suggest that, as expected, very efficient mass transfer is obtained. However, the mass transfer was found to reach a maximum value against Gr, contrary to available empirical models.

Predicting bed dynamics in three-phase, fluidized-bed biofilm reactors

1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (10-11) ◽  
pp. 231-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. T. Chang ◽  
B. E. Rittmann
Keyword(s):  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Liquid Flow ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Liquid Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Biofilm Growth ◽  
Biofilm Thickness ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Proper Design

This paper presents a unified model that inter-relates gas flow rate, liquid flow rate, and hold-ups of each of the liquid, gas, and solid phases in three-phase, fluidized-bed biofilm (TPFBB) process. It describes how carrier properties, biofilm properties, and gas and liquid flow velocities control the system dynamics, which ultimately will affect the density, thickness, and distribution of the biofilm. The paper describes the development of the mathematical model to correlate the effects of gas flow rate, liquid flow rate, solid concentration, and biofilm thickness and density. This knowledge is critically needed in light of the use of TPFBB processes in treating industrial wastewater, which often has high substrate concentration. For example, the proper design of the TPFBB process requires mathematical description of the cause-effect relationship between biofilm growth and fluidization.

Influence Parameters in the Ozonation of Clofibric Acid Using a Cascade Bubble Column

2012 ◽  
Vol 573-574 ◽  
pp. 538-541
Author(s):  
Yan Ping Duan ◽  
Sven Geissen ◽  
Ling Chen
Keyword(s):  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Liquid Flow Rate ◽  
Bubble Column ◽  
Continuous Operation ◽  
Clofibric Acid ◽  
Gas Flow Rate ◽  
Toc Removal ◽  
Operation Parameters

Ozonation of clofibric acid (CA) in aqueous solution was carried out under continuous operation in a cascade bubble column. The influence of operation parameters including initial CA concentration, gas flow rate, liquid flow rate and pH on the removal of CA and TOC was investigated. The results indicated that ozonation could be used to effectively remove CA from water. Increasing the initial CA concentration resulted in a decrease of the CA and TOC removal efficiency. A comparison of CA removal efficiency and ozone utilization between cascade and conventional bubble column indicated that cascade bubble column was an effective way for increasing the solubility ozone in the reactor.

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