Adsorption of ethylene in beds of activated carbon

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · AIChE J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.690280624· OSTI ID:5894947

Cavalletto, G; Smith, J M

This paper reports on parameters for adsorption of ethylene on type BPL activated carbon which can provide useful information for design of adsorption columns for separating gases. A table is presented which compares adsorption equilibrium results of ethylene, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide. Pulse-response curve measurements are analyzed by the method of moments. Results indicate that reducing particle size improves adsorption rates, that pore-size distribution are necessary, and that intraparticle diffusion has a significant effect on the global rate of adsorption and should be accounted for in the design of separation processes.

• Research Organization: University of California, Davis, CA 95616
• OSTI ID: 5894947
• Journal Information: AIChE J.; (United States), Journal Name: AIChE J.; (United States) Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 28:6; ISSN AICEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACTIVATED CARBON
ADSORBENTS
ADSORPTION
ALKENES
CARBON
DIFFUSION
ELEMENTS
EQUILIBRIUM
ETHYLENE
FLUID FLOW
GAS FLOW
HYDROCARBONS
KNUDSEN FLOW
NONMETALS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PARTICLE SIZE
SIZE
SORPTION
SORPTIVE PROPERTIES
SURFACE PROPERTIES