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Moisture Transport in Silica Gel Particle Beds: I. Theoretical Study

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/914653· OSTI ID:914653

Diffusion mechanisms of moisture within silica gel particles are investigated. It is found that for microporous silica gel surface diffusion is the dominant mechanism of moisture transport, while for macroporous silica gel both Knudsen and surface diffusion are important.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
OSTI ID:
914653
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP-252-2388
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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