Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory Formula

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Instantaneous Contact Time is the variable used to define the time for contact between liquid and vapour phases. Check FAQs
t=DAB(kL(Inst)2)π
t - Instantaneous Contact Time?DAB - Diffusion Coefficient (DAB)?kL(Inst) - Instantaneous Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient?π - Archimedes' constant?

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27.5083Edit=0.007Edit(0.009Edit2)3.1416
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Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
t=DAB(kL(Inst)2)π
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
t=0.007m²/s(0.009m/s2)π
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
t=0.007m²/s(0.009m/s2)3.1416
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
t=0.007(0.0092)3.1416
Next Step Evaluate
t=27.5082617689696s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
t=27.5083s

Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory Formula Elements

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Instantaneous Contact Time
Instantaneous Contact Time is the variable used to define the time for contact between liquid and vapour phases.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diffusion Coefficient (DAB)
The Diffusion Coefficient (DAB) is the amount of a particular substance that diffuses across a unit area in 1 second under the influence of a gradient of one unit.
Symbol: DAB
Measurement: DiffusivityUnit: m²/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Instantaneous Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient
The Instantaneous Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient is a function of geometry of the system and the velocity and properties of the fluid similar to the heat transfer coefficient.
Symbol: kL(Inst)
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory?

Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory evaluator uses Instantaneous Contact Time = (Diffusion Coefficient (DAB))/((Instantaneous Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient^2)*pi) to evaluate the Instantaneous Contact Time, The Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory formula is used to calculate the instantaneous contact time for the liquid phase in contact with the other phase based on penetration theory when diffusivity and mass transfer coefficient are known. Instantaneous Contact Time is denoted by t symbol.

How to evaluate Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory, enter Diffusion Coefficient (DAB) (DAB) & Instantaneous Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient (kL(Inst)) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory

What is the formula to find Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory?
The formula of Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory is expressed as Instantaneous Contact Time = (Diffusion Coefficient (DAB))/((Instantaneous Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient^2)*pi). Here is an example- 27.50826 = (0.007)/((0.009^2)*pi).
How to calculate Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory?
With Diffusion Coefficient (DAB) (DAB) & Instantaneous Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient (kL(Inst)) we can find Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory using the formula - Instantaneous Contact Time = (Diffusion Coefficient (DAB))/((Instantaneous Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient^2)*pi). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory be negative?
No, the Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory?
Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Instantaneous Contact Time by Penetration Theory can be measured.
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