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Introduction to Mass Transfer

The chapter explores the fundamental principles of mass transfer, highlighting the similarities between heat and mass transfer processes. Key concepts include Fick's Laws of diffusion, distinguishing between steady-state and transient diffusion, and the implications of simultaneous heat and mass transfer in real-world applications. The chapter emphasizes the analytical methods used for describing diffusion phenomena in various scenarios.

Sections

  • 1

    Analogy Between Heat And Mass Transfer

    The section discusses the similarities between heat and mass transfer through analogous mathematical frameworks and principals.

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  • 1.1

    Analogous Quantities

    This section explores the analogy between heat and mass transfer, highlighting their mathematical similarities and the principles of mass diffusion.

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  • 1.2

    Dimensionless Number Analogies

    This section explores the analogies between heat and mass transfer through dimensionless numbers, demonstrating their relevance in engineering applications.

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  • 2

    Mass Diffusion

    Mass diffusion refers to the movement of species from regions of higher concentration to lower concentration driven by molecular motion.

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  • 3

    Fick’s Law Of Diffusion

    Fick's Law describes the principles governing mass diffusion, specifically focusing on both steady-state and transient diffusion behaviors.

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  • 3.1

    Fick’s First Law (Steady State)

    Fick's First Law describes mass transfer through diffusion, emphasizing the relation between mass flux and concentration gradient.

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  • 3.2

    Fick’s Second Law (Transient Diffusion)

    Fick’s Second Law describes transient (time-dependent) diffusion processes, extending the principles of diffusion beyond steady-state conditions.

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  • 4

    Steady And Transient Mass Diffusion

    This section discusses the principles of steady and transient mass diffusion, highlighting Fick’s laws and their applications in different scenarios.

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  • 4.1

    Steady-State Diffusion

    This section introduces steady-state diffusion, where concentration does not vary over time, and details Fick’s Laws that describe the principles of mass transfer.

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  • 4.2

    Transient (Unsteady) Diffusion

    This section explores the fundamentals of transient diffusion, emphasizing how concentration changes over time under non-equilibrium conditions.

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  • 5

    Simultaneous Heat And Mass Transfer

    This section discusses the interrelation between heat transfer and mass transfer, emphasizing their mathematical analogies and applications in various systems.

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References

Module VII_ Introduction to Mass Transfer.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Heat, mass, and momentum tr...
  • Mass diffusion occurs as sp...
  • Both steady-state and trans...

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