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Optimization of continuous countercurrent adsorption systems

  • M. M. Hassan*
  • , K. F. Loughlin
  • , M. E. Biswas
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The operation of a continuous countercurrent adsorption system is modelled and optimized. The objective is to maximize the recovery of the less strongly adsorbed species in the raffinate for a specified purity of the product. The optimization is carried out for a system with linear and non-linear isotherms. The optimization results indicate that the optimum values of parameters are significantly different for linear and non-linear isotherms. An optimal choice of operating variables corresponding to a compromise between recovery and purity is also suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)19-27
Number of pages9
JournalSeparations Technology
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996

Keywords

  • Adsorption
  • Continuous countercurrent
  • Non-linear isotherm
  • Optimization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • Filtration and Separation

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