Presents the theory and application of the subject, describing how engineers can use models to design and simulate process equipment. The text includes numerous examples based on existing systems, and a disk containing programs that solve problems outlined in the book.
Addresses the use of rigorous multicomponent mass transfer models for the simulation and design of process equipment. Deals with the basic equations of diffusion in multicomponent systems. Describes various models and estimations of rates of mass and energy transfer. Covers applications of multicomponent mass transfer models to process design. Includes appendices providing necessary mathematical background. Contains a large number of numerical examples worked out in detail.
Ross Taylor and R. Krishna are the authors of Multicomponent Mass Transfer, published by Wiley.
MOLECULAR DIFFUSION.
Preliminary Concepts.
The Maxwell-Stefan Relations.
Fick's Law.
Estimation of Diffusion Coefficients.
Solution of Multicomponent Diffusion Problems: The LinearizedTheory.
Solution of Multicomponent Diffusion Problems: EffectiveDiffusivity Methods.
INTERPHASE TRANSFER.
Mass Transfer Coefficients.
Film Theory.
Unsteady-State Mass Transfer Models.
Mass Transfer in Turbulent Flow.
Simultaneous Mass and Energy Transfer.
DESIGN.
Multicomponent Distillation: Mass Transfer Models.
Multicomponent Distillation: Efficiency Models.
Multicomponent Distillation: A Nonequilibrium Stage Model.
Condensation of Vapor Mixtures.
Postface.
Exercises.
Appendices.
References.
Indexes.