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The Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient accounts for overall driving force for both the phases in contact in terms of Liquid Phase Mass transfer. Check FAQs
Kx=1(1kyH)+(1kx)
Kx - Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient?ky - Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient?H - Henry's Constant?kx - Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient?

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1.2451Edit=1(190Edit0.016Edit)+(19.2Edit)
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Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Kx=1(1kyH)+(1kx)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Kx=1(190mol/s*m²0.016)+(19.2mol/s*m²)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Kx=1(1900.016)+(19.2)
Next Step Evaluate
Kx=1.24511278195489mol/s*m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Kx=1.2451mol/s*m²

Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory Formula Elements

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Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient
The Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient accounts for overall driving force for both the phases in contact in terms of Liquid Phase Mass transfer.
Symbol: Kx
Measurement: Molar Flux of Diffusing ComponentUnit: mol/s*m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient
Gas phase mass transfer coefficient is a diffusion rate constant that relates the mass transfer rate, mass transfer area, and concentration change as driving force.
Symbol: ky
Measurement: Molar Flux of Diffusing ComponentUnit: mol/s*m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Henry's Constant
Henry's Constant states that the amount of dissolved gas in a liquid is proportional to its partial pressure above the liquid.
Symbol: H
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient
The Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient accounts for driving force for mass transfer in the liquid film in contact with the Gas Phase.
Symbol: kx
Measurement: Molar Flux of Diffusing ComponentUnit: mol/s*m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient

​Go Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient using Fractional Resistance by Liquid Phase
Kx=kxFRl

Other formulas in Mass Transfer Theories category

​Go Average Sherwood Number of Combined Laminar and Turbulent Flow
Nsh=((0.037(Re0.8))-871)(Sc0.333)
​Go Average Sherwood Number of Flat Plate Turbulent Flow
Nsh=0.037(Re0.8)
​Go Average Sherwood Number of Internal Turbulent Flow
Nsh=0.023(Re0.83)(Sc0.44)
​Go Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient
kL=maρa1-ρa2

How to Evaluate Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory?

Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory evaluator uses Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = 1/((1/(Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient*Henry's Constant))+(1/Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient)) to evaluate the Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient, The Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory formula is defined as the formula to relate the individual film coefficients with the overall mass transfer coefficients accounting for overall mass transfer driving force. Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient is denoted by Kx symbol.

How to evaluate Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory, enter Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient (ky), Henry's Constant (H) & Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient (kx) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory

What is the formula to find Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory?
The formula of Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory is expressed as Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = 1/((1/(Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient*Henry's Constant))+(1/Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient)). Here is an example- 2.245193 = 1/((1/(90*0.016))+(1/9.2)).
How to calculate Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory?
With Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient (ky), Henry's Constant (H) & Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient (kx) we can find Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory using the formula - Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = 1/((1/(Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient*Henry's Constant))+(1/Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient-
  • Overall Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient=Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient*Fractional Resistance Offered by Liquid PhaseOpenImg
Can the Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory be negative?
No, the Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory, measured in Molar Flux of Diffusing Component cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory?
Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory is usually measured using the Mole per Second Square Meter[mol/s*m²] for Molar Flux of Diffusing Component. Kilogram Mole per Second Square Meter[mol/s*m²], Millimole per Microsecond Square Meter[mol/s*m²] are the few other units in which Liquid Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient by Two Film Theory can be measured.
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