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Interfacial Area per Volume refers to the surface area of the interface between the two phases (usually a liquid and a gas) per unit volume of the packing material. Check FAQs
a=JGmk'g
a - Interfacial Area per Volume?J - Column Performance?Gm - Molar Gas Flowrate?k'g - Gas Film Transfer Coefficient?

Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate Example

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0.176Edit=1.6346Edit2.0318Edit18.8741Edit
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Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
a=JGmk'g
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
a=1.63462.0318mol/s*m²18.8741mol/s*m²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
a=1.63462.031818.8741
Next Step Evaluate
a=0.175964110064609
LAST Step Rounding Answer
a=0.176

Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate Formula Elements

Variables
Interfacial Area per Volume
Interfacial Area per Volume refers to the surface area of the interface between the two phases (usually a liquid and a gas) per unit volume of the packing material.
Symbol: a
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Column Performance
Column Performance refers to how effectively the column carries out the change in composition with height for a unit driving force available.
Symbol: J
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Molar Gas Flowrate
Molar Gas Flowrate is defined as the Molar flowrate per unit cross sectional area of the gaseous component.
Symbol: Gm
Measurement: Molar Flux of Diffusing ComponentUnit: mol/s*m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gas Film Transfer Coefficient
Gas Film Transfer Coefficient defines the rate at which a component of a gas mixture transfers from the bulk gas phase to the surface of a liquid or solid phase.
Symbol: k'g
Measurement: Molar Flux of Diffusing ComponentUnit: mol/s*m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Interfacial Area per Volume

​Go Interfacial Area given Height of Transfer Unit and Mass Transfer Coefficient
a=GmHOGKGP

Other formulas in Packed Column Designing category

​Go Effective Interfacial Area of Packing using Onda's Method
aW=a(1-exp((-1.45((σcσL)0.75)(LWaμL)0.1)((LW)2a(ρL)2[g])-0.05)(LW2ρLaσL)0.2)
​Go Height of Overall Gas Phase Transfer Unit in Packed Column
HOG=GmKGaP
​Go Liquid Mass Film Coefficient in Packed Columns
KL=0.0051((LWVPaWμL)23)((μLρLDc)-12)((adpVP)0.4)(μL[g]ρL)13
​Go Log Mean Driving Force Based on Mole Fraction
Δylm=y1-y2ln(y1-yey2-ye)

How to Evaluate Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate?

Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate evaluator uses Interfacial Area per Volume = (Column Performance*Molar Gas Flowrate)/Gas Film Transfer Coefficient to evaluate the Interfacial Area per Volume, The Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate formula is defined as effective area available per unit volume of Packing in column for the vapor and liquid component to undergo a proper mass transfer. Interfacial Area per Volume is denoted by a symbol.

How to evaluate Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate, enter Column Performance (J), Molar Gas Flowrate (Gm) & Gas Film Transfer Coefficient (k'g) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate

What is the formula to find Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate?
The formula of Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate is expressed as Interfacial Area per Volume = (Column Performance*Molar Gas Flowrate)/Gas Film Transfer Coefficient. Here is an example- 0.175964 = (1.634587*2.0318103)/18.8741369.
How to calculate Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate?
With Column Performance (J), Molar Gas Flowrate (Gm) & Gas Film Transfer Coefficient (k'g) we can find Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate using the formula - Interfacial Area per Volume = (Column Performance*Molar Gas Flowrate)/Gas Film Transfer Coefficient.
What are the other ways to Calculate Interfacial Area per Volume?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Interfacial Area per Volume-
  • Interfacial Area per Volume=(Molar Gas Flowrate)/(Height of Transfer Unit*Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient*Total Pressure)OpenImg
Can the Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate be negative?
No, the Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate?
Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Interfacial Area of Packing Given Performance of Column and Gas Flowrate can be measured.
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