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Laplace transform solution of conjugate heat and mass transfer in falling film absorption process.

Author(s) : MORTAZAVI M., MOGHADDAM S.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

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In this study, the conjugate heat and mass transfer process taking place during the absorption of a refrigerant vapor into a falling liquid film is analyzed using the Laplace transform method. The Laplace transform method has been previously utilized to model the process but under a uniform velocity profile assumption. Here, a more realistic linear velocity profile is employed. The results suggest that the uniform velocity profile assumption overestimates the refrigerant concentration across the liquid film, and underestimates the temperature profile and the vapor absorption rate. Overall, the uniform velocity profile assumption can result in up to 30% error in calculating the absorption rate. Using the new model, the effect of different flow parameters on the absorption rate has been studied. The efficacy of the model is demonstrated through comparison with various experimental and numerical results reported in the literature. The analytical solution developed in the present study provides a simple, fast and accurate approach for calculating the absorption rate at different operating conditions and fluid properties.

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Pages: 93-104

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  • Original title: Laplace transform solution of conjugate heat and mass transfer in falling film absorption process.
  • Record ID : 30017593
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 66
  • Publication date: 2016/06

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