Application of the penetration theory for gas-liquid mass transfer without liquid bulk: Differences with systems with a bulk

E.P. van Elk, M.C. Knaap, G.F. Versteeg

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Abstract

Frequently applied micro models for gas–liquid mass transfer all assume the presence of a liquid bulk. However, some systems are characterized by the absence of a liquid bulk, a very thin layer of liquid flows over a solid surface. An example of such a process is absorption in a column equipped with structured packing elements. The penetration model was slightly modified, so that it can describe systems without liquid bulk. A comparison is made between the results obtained with the modified model and the results that would be obtained when applying the original penetration theory for systems with liquid bulk. Both physical absorption and absorption accompanied by first and second order chemical reaction have been investigated.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIChemE Distillation & Absorption Conference 2006
PublisherInstitution of Chemical Engineers
Pages294-310
ISBN (Print)9780852955055
Publication statusPublished - 2006
EventIChemE Distillation and Absorption Conference 2006 - Rugby, United Kingdom
Duration: 4 Sept 20066 Sept 2006

Publication series

NameSymposium series
PublisherInstitution of Chemical Engineers
Volume152
ISSN (Print)0307-0492

Conference

ConferenceIChemE Distillation and Absorption Conference 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityRugby
Period4/09/066/09/06

Keywords

  • Penetration theory
  • Mass transfer
  • Film
  • Liquid layer
  • Packed columns
  • Structured packing

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