Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area Calculator

✖Column Performance refers to how effectively the column carries out the change in composition with height for a unit driving force available.ⓘ Column Performance [J]			+10% -10%
✖Molar Gas Flowrate is defined as the Molar flowrate per unit cross sectional area of the gaseous component.ⓘ Molar Gas Flowrate [G_m]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Interfacial Area per Volume [a]			+10% -10%

✖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.ⓘ Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area [k'_g]

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Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Gas Film Transfer Coefficient = (Column Performance*Molar Gas Flowrate)/(Interfacial Area per Volume)
k'_g = (J*G_m)/(a)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Gas Film Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Mole per Second Square Meter) - 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.
Column Performance - Column Performance refers to how effectively the column carries out the change in composition with height for a unit driving force available.
Molar Gas Flowrate - (Measured in Mole per Second Square Meter) - Molar Gas Flowrate is defined as the Molar flowrate per unit cross sectional area of the gaseous component.
Interfacial Area per Volume - (Measured in Square Meter) - 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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Column Performance: 1.634587 --> No Conversion Required
Molar Gas Flowrate: 2.0318103 Mole per Second Square Meter --> 2.0318103 Mole per Second Square Meter No Conversion Required
Interfacial Area per Volume: 0.1788089 Square Meter --> 0.1788089 Square Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

k'_g = (J*G_m)/(a) --> (1.634587*2.0318103)/(0.1788089)

Evaluating ... ...

k'_g = 18.5738556797011

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

18.5738556797011 Mole per Second Square Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

18.5738556797011 ≈ 18.57386 Mole per Second Square Meter <-- Gas Film Transfer Coefficient

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Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area Formula

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Gas Film Transfer Coefficient = (Column Performance*Molar Gas Flowrate)/(Interfacial Area per Volume)
k'_g = (J*G_m)/(a)

What is the significance of Column Performance in Packed Column?

The column performance of a packed tower, often associated with distillation or absorption processes, refers to how effectively the column carries out the separation or absorption of components in a fluid mixture. The ability of the packed column to separate different components in a mixture. This is often measured by parameters like the height equivalent to a theoretical plate (HETP) or the number of theoretical plates, indicating the effectiveness of the column in achieving separation. The capacity of the packed column to handle a certain flow rate or load of components. This is important in industrial applications where the column needs to process a specific volume of feed while maintaining separation efficiency.

How to Calculate Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area?

Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area calculator uses Gas Film Transfer Coefficient = (Column Performance*Molar Gas Flowrate)/(Interfacial Area per Volume) to calculate the Gas Film Transfer Coefficient, The Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area formula is defined as the rate at which the vapor/gas component travels across a packed column for a known value of performance and Interfacial area. Gas Film Transfer Coefficient is denoted by k'_g symbol.

How to calculate Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area, enter Column Performance (J), Molar Gas Flowrate (G_m) & Interfacial Area per Volume (a) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area calculation can be explained with given input values -> 18.57386 = (1.634587*2.0318103)/(0.1788089).

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What is Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area?

The Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area formula is defined as the rate at which the vapor/gas component travels across a packed column for a known value of performance and Interfacial area and is represented as k'_g = (J*G_m)/(a) or Gas Film Transfer Coefficient = (Column Performance*Molar Gas Flowrate)/(Interfacial Area per Volume). Column Performance refers to how effectively the column carries out the change in composition with height for a unit driving force available, Molar Gas Flowrate is defined as the Molar flowrate per unit cross sectional area of the gaseous component & 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.

How to calculate Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area?

The Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area formula is defined as the rate at which the vapor/gas component travels across a packed column for a known value of performance and Interfacial area is calculated using Gas Film Transfer Coefficient = (Column Performance*Molar Gas Flowrate)/(Interfacial Area per Volume). To calculate Gas Film Mass Transfer Coefficient given Column Performance and Interfacial Area, you need Column Performance (J), Molar Gas Flowrate (G_m) & Interfacial Area per Volume (a). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Column Performance, Molar Gas Flowrate & Interfacial Area per Volume and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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