10.3. SINGLE AND MULTIPLE EQUILIBRIUM CONTACT STAGES
10.3A. Single-Stage Equilibrium Contact
In many operations of the chemical and other process industries, the transfer of mass from one phase to another occurs, usually accompanied by a separation of the components of the mixture, since one component will be transferred to a larger extent than will another component.
A single-stage process can be defined as one in which two different phases are brought into intimate contact with each other and then are separated. During the time of contact, intimate mixing occurs and the various components diffuse and redistribute themselves between the two phases. If mixing time is long enough, the components are essentially at equilibrium in the two phases ...
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