In an absorption tower, ammonia is absorbed from air at atmospheric pressure by acetic acid. The flowrate of 2 kg/m2s in a test corresponds to a Reynolds number of 5100 and hence a friction factor R/ρu2 of 0.020. At the temperature of absorption the viscosity of the gas stream is 0.018 mNs/m2, the density is 1.154 kg/m3 and the diffusion coefficient of ammonia in air is 1.96 × 10−5 m2/s. Determine the mass transfer coefficient through the gas film in kg/m2s (kN/m2) Explain briefly .

Elements Of Electromagnetics
7th Edition
ISBN:9780190698614
Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
ChapterMA: Math Assessment
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1.1MA
icon
Related questions
Question

In an absorption tower, ammonia is absorbed from air at atmospheric pressure by acetic
acid. The flowrate of 2 kg/m2s in a test corresponds to a Reynolds number of 5100 and
hence a friction factor R/ρu2 of 0.020. At the temperature of absorption the viscosity of
the gas stream is 0.018 mNs/m2, the density is 1.154 kg/m3 and the diffusion coefficient
of ammonia in air is 1.96 × 10−5 m2/s. Determine the mass transfer coefficient through
the gas film in kg/m2s (kN/m2)

Explain briefly .

 

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Fick’s Law of Diffusion and Mass Transfer
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780190698614
Author:
Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780134319650
Author:
Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:
PEARSON
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781259822674
Author:
Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Control Systems Engineering
Control Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118170519
Author:
Norman S. Nise
Publisher:
WILEY
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781337093347
Author:
Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118807330
Author:
James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher:
WILEY