Removal of ammonia from aqueous systems in a semibatch reactor

M. H. Heggemann, H. J. Warnecke, H. J. Viljoen

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Abstract

Ammonia has been stripped from aqueous solutions in a semibatch reactor with steam. This reactor system has proven to be an economical design for smaller users. Data have been collected in a laboratory-scale reactor at different conditions of steam flow rates, liquid volumes, pH, and temperature. A mathematical model of the reactor has been developed, and the experimental results are compared with theoretical values. The liquid phase is described by either a perfectly mixed model or a finite dispersion model. The steam is modeled as a plug-flow system. The best match between experimental results and the model has been obtained for the finite dispersion model, and this model is proposed for design and scale-up applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3361-3368
Number of pages8
JournalIndustrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
Volume40
Issue number15
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 15 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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