Multicomponent Mass Transfer

Addresses the use of rigorous multicomponent mass transfer models for the simulation and design of process equipment. Deals with the basic equations of diffusion in multicomponent systems. Describes various models and estimations of rates of mass and energy transfer. Covers applications of multicomponent mass transfer models to process design. Includes appendices providing necessary mathematical background. Contains a large number of numerical examples worked out in detail. MOLECULAR DIFFUSION.

Preliminary Concepts.

The Maxwell-Stefan Relations.

Fick's Law.

Estimation of Diffusion Coefficients.

Solution of Multicomponent Diffusion Problems: The LinearizedTheory.

Solution of Multicomponent Diffusion Problems: EffectiveDiffusivity Methods.

INTERPHASE TRANSFER.

Mass Transfer Coefficients.

Film Theory.

Unsteady-State Mass Transfer Models.

Mass Transfer in Turbulent Flow.

Simultaneous Mass and Energy Transfer.

DESIGN.

Multicomponent Distillation: Mass Transfer Models.

Multicomponent Distillation: Efficiency Models.

Multicomponent Distillation: A Nonequilibrium Stage Model.

Condensation of Vapor Mixtures.

Postface.

Exercises.

Appendices.

References.

Indexes.

Ross Taylor and R. Krishna are the authors of Multicomponent Mass Transfer, published by Wiley.