2.3 - Convection and Its Influence on Mass Transfer
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What is the primary driving force for mass transfer?
💡 Hint: Consider what causes molecules to move.
Define convection in the context of fluid dynamics.
💡 Hint: Think about how the whole fluid moves, not just individual molecules.
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What defines the driving force of mass transfer?
💡 Hint: Consider what causes substances to mix.
Is convection higher in turbulent flow compared to laminar flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how fluids behave differently under these conditions.
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In a chemical reactor, the mass transfer coefficient for a reactant is measured at 5.0 m/s. Given a concentration of 20 mol/m^3 at one end and 0 mol/m^3 at another, calculate the expected mass transfer rate.
💡 Hint: Don't forget the relationship between mass transfer rate, coefficient, and concentration difference.
Describe what would happen to mass transfer efficiency if turbulence in the flow decreased significantly. Provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider how fluid movement impacts concentration gradients.
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