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THE SEPARATION OF H$sub 2$ AND D$sub 2$ BY MOVING-BED ADSORPTION: CORROBORATION OF ADSORBER DESIGN EQUATIONS

Journal Article · · Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (Canada) Formerly Can. J. Technol.
Experimental concentration profiles obtained in the separation of H/sub 2/--D/sub 2/ mixtures, by selective adsorption on charcoal in a moving-bed adsorber, were used to test the validity of semi-rigorous adsorber design equations based on considerations of gas film diffusion (utilizing the linear driving force concept), solid phase diffusion (utilizing Fick's law), and axial dispersion. The adsorption equilibrium data and solid phase diffusivities used in the design equations were also measured directly in separate experiments, whereas the gas film and axial diffusion values were evaluated from published data. In general, good agreement was obtained between the experimental and theoretically predicted concentration profiles, except at the lowest flow rates investigated. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Ottawa
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-18-005710
OSTI ID:
4154748
Journal Information:
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (Canada) Formerly Can. J. Technol., Journal Name: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (Canada) Formerly Can. J. Technol. Vol. Vol: 41; ISSN CJCEA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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