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CH18501- Mass Transfer 1

Presented by
Dr. R. Rajesh @ Nithyanandam
Introduction to MT

Unit 2
Eddy diffusion, concept of mass transfer
coefficients, theories of mass transfer, different
transport analogies, application of correlations for
mass transfer coefficients, inter phase mass
transfer, relationship between individual and
overall mass transfer coefficients. NTU and NTP
concepts, Stagewise and differential contractors.
Eddy Diffusion

• Eddy diffusion or turbulent diffusion is any


diffusion process by which substances are
mixed in the atmosphere or in any fluid system
due to eddy motion.

• Eddy is the swirling of a fluid


Eddy Diffusion

For turbulent mass transfer

Where is the turbulent or eddy mass diffusivity


in m2/s
Mass Transfer Coefficient
Mass Transfer Coefficient approach
Mass Transfer Coefficient approach
Mass Transfer - Interface
Theories of Mass Transfer
Theories of Mass Transfer
Theories of Mass Transfer
Theories of Mass Transfer
Theories of Mass Transfer
Theories of Mass Transfer
Theories of Mass Transfer
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