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Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago Humidification Final Lab Report Unit Operations Lab 3 October 15, 2023 Group 1 Emmanuel Risasi Kevin Malec Angelo Giles Zuhai Wang Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago 1. Executive Summary (10 pts) In this experiment, heat transfer and mass transfer coefficients were calculated at three different air flow rates in a humidification column. The flow rates that were used were 3, 5, and 7 SCFM. There were a total of 6 trials performed. Three of them had no flow of steam to heat up the air, while the other three did. The independent variables were water flow rate, air flow rate, incoming air pressure, and steam flow. Parameters that were measured were air flow rate, water flow rate, incoming air temperature, incoming air pressure, incoming water temperature, sump temperature, three temperatures in the humidification column, dry bulb temperature at the exit, wet bulb temperature at the exit, and percent humidity. These parameters were used to calculate heat and mass transfer coefficients, as well as Reynolds, Schmidt, and Sherwood numbers so that they can be compared. 2. Introduction (10 pts) This experimental purpose was to observe and understand heat and mass transfer through a wetted column with counter-current air and water flow. This is determined by the mass and heat transfer coefficients for both air and water, in addition to the Sherwood’s number. They are calculated from the temperatures of air and water throughout the column and the air outflow stream’s humidity. These calculations will be plotted as functions of Reynold’s number against the adiabatic saturation temperatures and gas/water phase mass transfer coefficients for wetted columns. This can be obtained from a psychrometric chart using the temperatures and humanities obtained from the outlet air stream. The apparatus features a long column containing multiple valves, thermocouples, gauges, and a pump. The valves control air, water, and steam flows while the pump pushes the steam and the water. For the data gathered at various temperatures, the experimental values were higher than the associated values. The quantity of equilibrium stages needed to achieve the specified mass transfer determines the number of transfer units. 3. Theory (10 pts) q = h×ΔT [ Eq.1 ] N A = k c × Δ c A [ Eq.2 ] Where: q is the heat flux (J) N A is the mass flux ( mol m 2 s ) ΔT is the characteristic temperature difference (K) ΔC A is the characteristic concentration difference ( mol m 3 ) h is the heat transfer coefficient ( W m 2 ) Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago k C is the mass transfer coefficient [Eq 1] and [Eq 2] are used to define the transport coefficients as the ratio of the flux to a linear driving force such as temperature, partial pressure, and concentration. Sh = 0.023 × 0.83 ×Sc 0.44 [ Eq.3 ] Where: Re is the Reynolds number based on the pipe diameter. Sc is the Schmidt number Sh is the Sherwood number defined as Sh = k c L D AB [ Eq.4 ] Where: k c is the mass transfer coefficient for the concentration driving force. L is the characteristic length scale defined for the system under study. D AB is the diffusion coefficient for the fluid through which the mass occurs (Air, in this case) The mass transfer coefficient defined by [Eq.4] is for low mass transfer rates and low concentrations of the transferred material. If this is not the case, the mass transfer coefficient in [Eq.3] must be corrected for non-equimolar counter diffusion before being used in [Eq.2]. d ( Gy )= k c c ( y i y ) dA [Eq.5] Where: y i is the mole fraction of water at the interface y is the mole fraction of water of the gas c is the concentration of the gas Gy is the total mass flow rate dA is the area differential for the column height. dA = Pdz [ Eq.6 ] o Where: P is the perimeter of the column. dz is the differential height. [Eq.5] can only be used when mass transfer and concentration of the system are low. Otherwise, the bulk flow term must be included to account for the non-equimolar conditions. Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
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Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago MW Water MW Air Y ' ={ y 1 y } ¿ ) [ Eq.7 ] Where: MW Water is the molecular weight of water MW Air is the molecular weight of air ( G S ) d ( Y ' )= k y ( Y ' i Y ) Pdz [ Eq.8 ] Where: G s is the flow rate of dry air k y = k C ( MW Air ) c ( 1 y ) M [ Eq.9 ] Where: k y is the mass transfer coefficient in terms of a mass ratio driving force. ( 1 y ) m is the log mean average of air over column length Where: ( 1 y ) m = { y 1 y 2 } ln ( 1 y ) 2 ( 1 y ) 1 [ Eq.10 ] d ( G C p T )= h ( T i T ) dA [ Eq.11 ] Where: C P is the molar heat capacity of air T i is the interface temperature T is the air temperature d ( G C p T )= G ' s C ' s dT Where: C’ s is the heat capacity of the humid air C ' s = C' Air + Y ' C ' H 2 O [ Eq.12 ] Where: C’ Air is the heat capacity of dry air C’ H2O is the heat capacity of water vapor ln { Y ' i Y ' 1 Y ' i Y ' 2 }= k y Pz G s [ Eq.13 ] ln { T i T 1 T i T 2 }= hPz G s C s [ Eq.14] Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago Where: Y’ 1 is the inlet composition of humid air T 1 is the inlet temperature Y’ 2 is the outlet composition of humid air T 2 is the outlet temperature 4. Results (15 pts) First, the heat and mass fluxes were established for a water system. From the fluxes of the heat and mass transfer, we are able to calculate the heat transfer and mass transfer coefficients to provide a good comparison (Figure 1). Figure 1: Heat transfer coefficient v. air flow rate for the heat flux The order of the air flow rate was the following: 3, 5, 7 SCFM, since we want to control the air flow rate under 10. Next, we can look at the graph of heat transfer coefficient versus the atmosphere air temperature (Figure 2). Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago Figure 2: Heat transfer coefficient v. atmosphere air temperature for the heat flux Within the humidification process, mass transfer coefficient is also changing with different air flow rates. Below is a picture of the mass transfer coefficient related with the air flow rate (Figure 3). Figure 3: Mass transfer coefficient v. air flow rate for the mass flux The mass transfer coefficient varies with the atmospheric air temperature as well (Figure 4). Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
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Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago Figure 4: Mass transfer coefficient v. atmosphere air temperature for the mass flux Overall, we can use Reynolds number, Schmidt number, Sherwood number and take logarithm of these values to compare the measured values of ky and h to values obtained from the correlation given by the equation. Below is the comparison (Figure 5). Figure 5: log(sh)/Sc^0.44 v. log(Re) comparison The above graph shows that with the increasing of air temperature and air flow rate, the heat and mass transfer coefficient should increase as well. After all, our correction for Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago comparing the measured values to values obtained from the correlation is a little bit off. This is probably due to human error with recording and mathematical calculations. However, we know that the heat transfer coefficient will be influenced by mass transfer since the transferring species carries with it some energy. The goal is to conduct a qualitative study of the expected effects. A quantitative comparison of the transmission coefficients of the system variables was also performed. 5. Discussion (15 pts) We were able to analyze the relationship between the mass and heat transfer coefficients by varying the temperature of the compressed air along with the compressed air flow rate. After performing the experiment and reading the theory section in our lab manual, we were able to come to these conclusions: Based on our changed variables we concluded that when the temperature and pressure were adjusted, they had a direct correction to the mass and heat transfer coefficients. By analyzing the data we can see that when we increase the temperature and increase the flow rate the humidity value decreases. We were able to come to this conclusion by having three different conditions (before opening the heat exchanger): Analyzing the data at room temperature (22.5 ), with atmospheric air humidity of (39.9%). Analyzing the data at an increased temperature (23.3 ), and an increase of atmospheric air humidity to (71.4%) with three varying flow rates of 3 SCFM, 5 SCFM, and 7 SCFM. Analyzing the data at an increased temperature (23.7 ), and a decrease of atmospheric air humidity to (67.5%) with three varying flow rates of 3 SCFM, 5 SCFM, and 7 SCFM. Analyzing the data at higher increased temperature (61.33 ), and a decrease of atmospheric air humidity to (64.7%) with three varying flow rates of 3 SCFM, 5 SCFM, and 7 SCFM. [1] Before performing the experiment, we believed that when the temperature and flow rate was increased, our humidity percentage would also increase. This is because at a hotter temperature and a faster flow rate, we believed that there would be more humidity since usually hot air makes one feel hotter. However, after performing the experiment and recording our data, we were proved wrong. Further analyzing the data we can determine that the heat and mass transfer coefficients had a direct correlation with the Reynolds number. We also found out volumetric flow rate and inlet flow velocity also had a clear correlation; as the volumetric flow rate rose, so did the inlet flow velocity. The volume will rise along with the heat and mass transfer coefficients as more mass and heat are transported. 6. References (10 pts) 1. Zdunek, A, Humidification, Student Lab Manual, 2019. 2. H. Scott Fogler, Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering , 6th ed. Pearson, 2021. 3. R. B. Bird, W. E. Stewart, and E. N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena , 2nd ed. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2002. Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago 4. Restrepo, Ruben D., and Brian K. Walsh. "Humidification during invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation: 2012." Respiratory care 57, no. 5 (2012): 782-788. 5. Day, D. E., J. L. Hand, C. M. Carrico, Guenter Engling, and W. C. Malm. "Humidification factors from laboratory studies of fresh smoke from biomass fuels." Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres 111, no. D22 (2006). 6. Smietanska, Joanna (2023, June 5). Kinematic viscosity of Air Calculator . Omni Calculator. https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/kinematic-viscosity-of-air 7. Czernia, Dominik (2023, June 5). Air Density Calculator . Omni Calculator. https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/air-density Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
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Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago 7. Appendix I: Data Tabulation/Graphs (10 pts) Table 1: Constants Diameter 0.05m Radius 0.025m Length 1.22m Perimeter 0.16m Volume 0.002471m^3 Mw Air 28.97Kg/Kmol Mw Water 18Kg/Kmol Molar Concentration 0.045Kmol/m^3 Table 2: Data recorded for calculating the heat and mass transfer coefficient Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago Table 3: Calculation of Reynolds, Schmidt, and Sherwood numbers 8. Appendix II: Error Analysis (10 pts) Two online calculators were used to calculate the kinematic viscosity [6] [7] . Not fully seeing the equations that they used, there could be some errors introduced by using those sites. Temperature of the air increased slowly over time during the experiment, which means that the system was not quite at steady state during the time when steam was supplied to the heat exchanger. This could cause errors in the heat exchange equations. There can also be human errors in reading gauges and flow meters. This is called relative uncertainty.This can be calculated using the equation: relativeuncertainty = [ uncertainty measured quantity ] . For example, it is easy to be slightly off when reading the air flow meter because the graduations on the meter are far apart. We could have been off by about 0.5 SCFM when the reading was about 5 SCFM on average. That makes the relative uncertainty: relativeuncertainty = [ 0.5 5 ] = .1 or 10%. 9. Appendix III: Sample Calculations (10 pts) Reynolds number ℜ= ( L×V ) v where L is length in meters, V is air velocity in m s , and v is kinematic viscosity in m 2 s . Two online calculators were used to calculate kinematic viscosity. one for air density, and the other for kinematic viscosity. [6] [7] ℜ= 1.22 × 0.17 3.76 × 10 6 = 55118.5 Schmidt number Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago Sc = v D where v is kinematic viscosity in m 2 s , and D is diffusivity of water vapor in air in m 2 s Sc = 3.76 × 10 6 2.42 × 10 5 = 0.155 Sherwood number Sh = 0.023 × 0.83 ×Sc 0.44 Sh = 0.023 × 55118.5 0.83 × 0.155 0.44 = 87.37 Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section
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Humidification University of Illinois at Chicago 10. Appendix IV: Individual Team Contributions Time (Hours) Kevin Zuhai Angelo Emmanuel Lab Time 4 4 4 4 Experimental Objective (prelab) .5 Apparatus (prelab) 1.5 Materials & Supplies (prelab) .5 Procedure (prelab) 2 Project Safety Evaluation (prelab) 1 Final Lab Editing 2 2 2 2 Executive Summary (final lab) 1.5 Introduction (final lab) 2 Theory (final Lab) 2 Results (final lab) 1 1 1 1 Discussion (final lab) 2 2 2 2 References (final and/or prelab) 1 Data Tabulation/Graphs (final) 2 Error Analysis (final lab) 1 Sample Calculations (final Lab) 1 PowerPoint Presentation 1 1 1 1 Total 14 14 14 14 Unit Operation #3 ChE-381 Group No. 1 Fall 2023 10/15/2023 Tuesday , 1 PM section