NUMERICAL-CALCULATION OF THE SIMULTANEOUS ABSORPTION OF 2 GASES WITH REVERSIBLE CHEMICAL-REACTIONS

We present a general model for the numerical computation of mass-transfer rates for the simultaneous absorption of two gases in the presence of reversible chemical reactions. We use the computed mass-transfer rates to calculate the concentration of the gases and their products in a holding tank (mixing tank) over time. These concentration values could be correlated with experimental data. The numerical technique involves the use of DISPL, a software package for the solution of partial differential equations by the method of lines. This model and the numerical technique may be used to simulate selective gas removal and other industrial systems.