Mass Transfer Processes: Modeling, Computations, and Design

Chapter 4. Examples of Mesoscopic Models

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

• Apply the conservation law to a control volume that is differential only in the main flow direction.

• Formulate mesoscopic models used in the analysis of mass transfer processes in tubular or channel flows.

• Identify additional closures or assumptions to be made to complete the model.

• Formulate and solve the simplest problem in mesoscale analysis— namely, solid dissolution from a wall.

• Analyze tubular flow reactors and understand the model simplification using the concept of plug flow.

• Understand the concept of dispersion and show how the plug flow model can be corrected using this parameter.

• Set up models for systems with two flowing ...