Naslov
Design of the fixed bed column for lead removal on natural zeolite based on batch studies

Autori
Vukojević Medvidović, Nediljka ; Perić, Jelena ; Trgo, Marina ; Nuić, Ivona ; Ugrina, Marin

Izvornik
Chemical and biochemical engeenering quartely (0352-9568) 27 (2013), 1; 21-28

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
lead; natural zeolite; column modeling; Mass Transfer Model

Sažetak
This paper presents the prediction of breakthrough curves for the fixed bed column based on batch studies. Batch equilibrium studies of lead removal on natural zeolite clinoptilolite have been performed. The obtained experimental data have been tested according to the Langmuir and the Freundlich isotherm, and their parameters have been calculated. These parameters and the Mass Transfer Model have been used to predict theoretical breakthrough curves. Theoretical breakthrough curves have been compared with the experimental ones and good agreement has been observed. This indicates that the Mass Transfer Model is applicable for prediction of breakthrough curves from batch studies. The overall mass transfer coefficient has been calculated from column experiments. This value allows for calculation of the height of the mass transfer zone as a very important parameter necessary for column design.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kemijsko inženjerstvo

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