Combined heat and mass transfer during bubble absorption in binary solutions

T. L. Merrill, H. Perez-Blanco

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    46 Scopus citations

    Abstract

    Bubble injection is an effective method for vapor absorption. This analytical study describes bubble behavior from inception to collapse as it translates inside a subcooled liquid binary solution. A finite difference method is employed to solve the governing equations and their associated boundary conditions. Special consideration is given to the complex interface mass and heat transport process. Subcooled liquid temperature and concentration fields surrounding a collapsing bubble are described. Bubble heat and mass transport variables are presented. Bubble diameter and mass are also described over the bubble life span.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)589-603
    Number of pages15
    JournalInternational Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
    Volume40
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Feb 1997

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Combined heat and mass transfer during bubble absorption in binary solutions'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this