Masters Theses

Date of Award

3-1984

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Chemical Engineering

Major Professor

R. M. Counce

Committee Members

Wayne T. Davis, Joseph J. Perona

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a mathematical model for the absorption of SO2 into droplets of a Ca(OH)2 slurry in a pilot scale spray dryer. This model is an expansion of the two film theory and uses basic spray drying expressions to predict contact times.

The developed model uses a series of resistances and a series of drying periods. The resistances are: (a) gas film, (b) liquid film, (c) solid dissolution, and (d) ash film. The drying periods are: (a) constant rate and (b) falling rate. The model also includes droplet breakup into particles between the constant and falling rate drying periods.

The results from the model indicate that as the stoichiometric ratio between SO2 and Ca(OH)2 is increased, SO2 removal efficiency increases because of the increasing number of particles being generated. The effect of reducing the temperature approach to saturation (difference between dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures) in the spray dryer increases the SO2 removal efficiency because of the increased contact time during the falling rate drying period.

The model shows that a rigorous development for the dry scrubbing process is possible. Further research should consider product recycle effects and the competing reaction by CO2.

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