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The Computer Simulation and Estimation of Membrane Mass Transfer Coefficients of Hollow Fiber Membrane G-L Contactors for SO2 Removal  

Kim, Yong Kuk (Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University)
Song, Hee Ouel (Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University)
Lee, Hyung Keun (Korea Institute of Energy Research)
Kim, In-Won (Department of Chemical Engineering, Konkuk University)
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Korean Chemical Engineering Research / v.45, no.1, 2007 , pp. 81-86 More about this Journal
Abstract
Hollow fiber membrane G-L contactors are widely used to remove $SO_2$ emitted from industrial facilities. In this work, the mathematical modeling and computer simulation for hollow membrane G-L contactors is carried out to analyze $SO_2$ absorption behavior in hollow fiber membranes. The model is solved with the finite element method using a commercial software. Investigated is the dependency of $SO_2$ removal efficiency and mass transfer characteristics on gas velocities, membrane mass transfer coefficients and physical properties of contactors. The membrane mass transfer coefficients are estimated by fitting the experimental data with the simulated $SO_2$ removal efficiencies. In addition, a design methodology of membrane contactors is suggested.
Keywords
$SO_2$ Removal; Membrane Contactors; Hollow-fiber Membrane; Membrane Mass Transfer Coefficient;
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