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Mass transfer model for supercritical fluid extraction tests

Journal Article · · Separation Science and Technology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1081/SS-100100809· OSTI ID:20017399

A mass transfer model using a linear equilibrium isotherm is presented for the static and dynamic stages of supercritical fluid extraction tests. In the static stage the fraction extracted is a function of dimensionless time and a dimensionless equilibrium parameter. In the dynamic stage the fraction recovered is a function of a different dimensionless time, the same equilibrium parameter, and a dimensionless mass transfer parameter. Fitting the model to experimental extraction curves showed that increasing the pressure or density increases the equilibrium constant and decreases the overall mass transfer coefficient.

Research Organization:
McGill Univ., Montreal, Quebec (CA)
OSTI ID:
20017399
Journal Information:
Separation Science and Technology, Journal Name: Separation Science and Technology Journal Issue: 14 Vol. 34; ISSN 0149-6395; ISSN SSTEDS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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