scholarly journals Analysis of Breakthrough Curves and Mass Transfer Resistance for Phenol Adsorption in a Fixed-bed Process Packed with Activated Carbon

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hae-Na You ◽  
Sang-Kyu Kam ◽  
Min-Gyu Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Mass Transfer Resistance ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Phenol Adsorption

Adsorption of micropollutants onto fibrous activated carbon: association of ultrafiltration and fibers

1996 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Brasquet ◽  
J. Roussy ◽  
E. Subrenat ◽  
P. Le Cloirec
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Mass Transfer Resistance ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Adsorption Capacities ◽  
Original Approach

The adsorption of polluted solutions is performed by different kinds of activated carbon: grains, powder and fibers (cloth or felt). The adsorption is carried out in a batch reactor. Classic models are applied and kinetic constants are calculated. Results showed that the performance of fiber activated carbon (FAC) is significantly higher than that of granular activated carbon (GAC). Moreover, FAC's adsorption capacities of phenol are greater than GAC's. Therefore the application of FAC adsorbers may lead to smaller adsorption reactors. The breakthrough curves obtained with FAC adsorbers are particularly steep, suggesting a smaller mass transfer resistance than GAC. The adsorption zone in the FAC bed is about 3.4 mm and is not dependent on the flow rate within the range 0.67 - 2.07 m.h−1. The selectivity of the FAC between different size of soluble molecules is shown. Then, an Ultrafiltration (UF) membrane is coupled with FAC to remove successively macromolecules (humic substances) and phenols present together in an aqueous solution. This new and original approach to a water treatment compact process successfully put to use. Industrial developments are put forward.

scholarly journals Modeling of the adsorption kinetics of zinc onto granular activated carbon and natural zeolite

2006 ◽  
Vol 71 (8-9) ◽  
pp. 957-967 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Markovska ◽  
Vera Meshko ◽  
Mirko Marinkovski
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Natural Zeolite ◽  
Granular Activated Carbon ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Mass Transfer Resistance ◽  
External Mass Transfer ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Kinetics Of

The isotherms and kinetics of zinc adsorption from aqueous solution onto granular activated carbon (GAC) and natural zeolite were studied using an agitated batch adsorber. The maximum adsorption capacities of GAC and natural zeolite towards zinc(II) from Langmuir adsorption isotherms were determined using experimental adsorption equilibrium data. The homogeneous solid diffusion model (HSD-model) combined with external mass transfer resistance was applied to fit the experimental kinetic data. The kinetics simulation study was performed using a computer program based on the proposed mathematical model and developed using gPROMS. As the two-mass transfer resistance approach was applied, two model parameters were fitted during the simulation study. External mass transfer and solid phase diffusion coefficients were obtained to predict the kinetic curves for varying initial Zn(II) concentration at constant agitation speed and constant adsorbent mass. For any particular Zn(II) - adsorbent system, k f was constant, except for the lowest initial concentration, while D s was found to increase with increasing initial Zn(II) concentration.

scholarly journals Modelling of NO adsorption in fixed bed on activated carbon

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenka Kuboňová ◽  
Lucie Obalová ◽  
Oldřich Vlach ◽  
Ivana Troppová ◽  
Jaroslav Kalousek
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Breakthrough Curves ◽  
Force Model ◽  
Transfer Coefficients ◽  
No Adsorption ◽  
Response Curves ◽  
Mass Transfer Mechanism

Modelling of NO adsorption in fixed bed on activated carbon Adsorption experiments of nitric oxide in nitrogen carrier gas were held on activated carbon in a fixed bed flow system. Breakthrough curves describing the dependence of exit concentrations of nitric oxide on time were matched with theoretical response curves calculated from the linear driving force model (LDF). The model assumes Langmuir adsorption isotherm for the description of non-linear equilibrium and overall mass transfer coefficient for mass transfer mechanism. Overall mass transfer coefficients were obtained by the method of least squares for fitting numerically modelled breakthrough curves with experimental breakthrough curves. It was found that LDF model fits all the breakthrough curves and it is a useful tool for modelling purposes.

Characterization of kinetic parameters and mass transfer resistance in an aerobic fixed-bed reactor by in-situ respirometry

2019 ◽  
Vol 146 ◽  
pp. 194-202
Author(s):  
Alberto Ordaz ◽  
Rocio Ramirez ◽  
Gabriel R. Hernandez-Martinez ◽  
Manuel Carrión ◽  
Frédéric Thalasso
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Kinetic Parameters ◽  
Fixed Bed ◽  
Fixed Bed Reactor ◽  
Mass Transfer Resistance ◽  
Transfer Resistance

Analysis of Heat and Mass Transfer Between a Desiccant-Air System in a Packed Tower

1987 ◽  
Vol 109 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Gandhidasan ◽  
M. Rifat Ullah ◽  
C. F. Kettleborough
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Heat And Mass Transfer ◽  
Packing Material ◽  
Mass Transfer Resistance ◽  
Liquid Desiccant ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Packed Tower ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Steady State Model

Heat and mass transfer analysis between a desiccant-air contact system in a packed tower has been studied in application to air dehumidification employing liquid desiccant, namely calcium chloride. Ceramic 2 in. Raschig rings are used as the packing material. To predict the tower performance, a steady-state model which considers the heat and mass transfer resistances of the gas phase and the mass transfer resistance of the liquid phase is developed. The governing equations are solved on a digital computer to simulate the performance of the tower. The various parameters such as the effect of liquid concentration and temperature, air temperature and humidity and the rates of flow of air and liquid affecting the tower performance have been discussed.

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