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ADSORPTION OF MIXTURES OF WATER VAPOR AND HYDROCARBONS BY ACTIVATED CARBON BEDS: THERMODYNAMIC MODEL FOR ADSORPTION EQUILIBRIUM AND ADSORBER DYNAMICS.

  • SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

A simple thermodynamic model is developed for predicting the equilibrium adsorption of water vapor mixed with hydrocarbons on activated carbon. The model is simple to use and compares favorably with experimental data. This model is used to predict the adsorber bed behaviors during adsorption and desorption of a binary (water-benzene) mixture. During adsorption, a long leading wavefront followed by a shock wave for water vapor exists due to the S-shaped isotherm, and a significant amount of water condensation can occur.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIChE Symposium Series
PublisherAIChE
Pages87-97
Number of pages11
Edition259
ISBN (Print)0816904367
StatePublished - 1987

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