A Solution of the Convective-Diffusion Equation for Solute Mass Transfer inside a Capillary Membrane Bioreactor
Joint Authors
Sheldon, M. S.
Godongwana, B.
Solomons, D.
Source
International Journal of Chemical Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
This paper presents an analytical model of substrate mass transfer through the lumen of a membrane bioreactor.
The model is a solution of the convective-diffusion equation in two dimensions using a regular perturbation technique.
The analysis accounts for radial-convective flow as well as axial diffusion of the substrate specie.
The model is applicable to the different modes of operation of membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems (e.g., dead-end, open-shell, or closed-shell mode), as well as the vertical or horizontal orientation.
The first-order limit of the Michaelis-Menten equation for substrate consumption was used to test the developed model against available analytical results.
The results obtained from the application of this model, along with a biofilm growth kinetic model, will be useful in the derivation of an efficiency expression for enzyme production in an MBR.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Godongwana, B.& Solomons, D.& Sheldon, M. S.. 2010. A Solution of the Convective-Diffusion Equation for Solute Mass Transfer inside a Capillary Membrane Bioreactor. International Journal of Chemical Engineering،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Godongwana, B.…[et al.]. A Solution of the Convective-Diffusion Equation for Solute Mass Transfer inside a Capillary Membrane Bioreactor. International Journal of Chemical Engineering No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Godongwana, B.& Solomons, D.& Sheldon, M. S.. A Solution of the Convective-Diffusion Equation for Solute Mass Transfer inside a Capillary Membrane Bioreactor. International Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494775