2.9 - Scaling Mass Transfer Coefficients
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What does 'empirical' mean in regards to mass transfer coefficients?
💡 Hint: Think about observation vs. theory.
What is a concentration gradient?
💡 Hint: Consider how concentration changes affect mass transfer.
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What is the primary purpose of empirical correlations?
💡 Hint: Think about practical applications versus theoretical measurements.
True or False: Mass transfer coefficients are only applicable in one direction.
💡 Hint: Consider mass transfer dynamics, convection, and diffusion.
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A factory reports a mass transfer coefficient for water vapor diffusion of 0.5 m/s. If the vapor pressure is 10 kPa, how would you adjust this coefficient if you were to measure it in a different temperature environment where the vapor pressure increases to 15 kPa?
💡 Hint: Consider how the relationship between temperature and vapor pressure affects mean diffusion.
If you derived a correlation that indicates the mass transfer coefficient halves with an increase in solution viscosity, how would you approach improving mass transfer in a practical scenario?
💡 Hint: Think about physical and chemical ways to manipulate the properties of the solution.
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