Practice - Selection of the Mass Transfer Coefficient
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Practice Questions
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What does the mass transfer coefficient measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the movement of substances in water.
What is an example of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid?
💡 Hint: Consider common industrial chemicals.
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What does the mass transfer coefficient indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what it measures in physical processes.
True or False: The same mass transfer coefficients can be used for all chemicals without adjustment.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the differences between substances.
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Challenge Problems
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A chemical spill involves 100 kg of DNAPL entering a river with a depth of 5m. Calculate the mass transfer coefficient needed if the wind speed is 12m/s and discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Consider both the chemical properties and the environmental conditions.
Evaluate the differences in mass transfer coefficients when switching from ethyl ether to benzene under similar environmental conditions. What adjustments would you make?
💡 Hint: Look back at the scaling laws discussed earlier regarding how to adjust coefficients.
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