Numerical Analysis of SO<sub>2</sub> Absorption inside a Single Water Drop
This paper introduces a numerical model dedicated to simulating SO<sub>2</sub> adsorption during the dynamic interplay between combustion gases and water droplets. The research delves into essential chemical–physical parameters governing mass transfer in these interphase interactions. Th...
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| author | Amedeo Amoresano Giuseppe Langella Paolo Iodice Silvia Roscioli |
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| description | This paper introduces a numerical model dedicated to simulating SO<sub>2</sub> adsorption during the dynamic interplay between combustion gases and water droplets. The research delves into essential chemical–physical parameters governing mass transfer in these interphase interactions. The proposed simplified model provides preliminary results regarding the granulometric curve of sprays, particularly focusing on the minimal droplet size crucial for effective wet scrubber operation. Our findings underscore a critical diameter below which the spray loses its efficacy under varied boundary conditions. Notably, a single droplet with a maximum diameter of 2 mm absorbs more SO<sub>2</sub> than smaller counterparts, peaking at 4.36 × 10<sup>−5</sup> g of SO<sub>2</sub> within the simulation timeframe. Furthermore, the study explores a specific water mass, revealing that smaller droplets, such as 1 mm, significantly optimize the absorption process. These droplets achieve a SO<sub>2</sub> absorption quantity over 5.77 times greater than that of a 2 mm droplet. This research serves as an initial tool for optimizing droplet distribution in sprays, thereby enhancing capture efficiency. The insights presented here offer valuable guidance for designing efficient wet scrubber systems, crucial for pollution control in industrial and environmental applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-eff92581d61e4d4fbdeb9f895d78b1bd2023-12-22T13:52:44ZengMDPI AGAtmosphere2073-44332023-11-011412174610.3390/atmos14121746Numerical Analysis of SO<sub>2</sub> Absorption inside a Single Water DropAmedeo Amoresano0Giuseppe Langella1Paolo Iodice2Silvia Roscioli3Industrial Engineering Department, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80125 Naples, ItalyIndustrial Engineering Department, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80125 Naples, ItalyIndustrial Engineering Department, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80125 Naples, ItalyIndustrial Engineering Department, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80125 Naples, ItalyThis paper introduces a numerical model dedicated to simulating SO<sub>2</sub> adsorption during the dynamic interplay between combustion gases and water droplets. The research delves into essential chemical–physical parameters governing mass transfer in these interphase interactions. The proposed simplified model provides preliminary results regarding the granulometric curve of sprays, particularly focusing on the minimal droplet size crucial for effective wet scrubber operation. Our findings underscore a critical diameter below which the spray loses its efficacy under varied boundary conditions. Notably, a single droplet with a maximum diameter of 2 mm absorbs more SO<sub>2</sub> than smaller counterparts, peaking at 4.36 × 10<sup>−5</sup> g of SO<sub>2</sub> within the simulation timeframe. Furthermore, the study explores a specific water mass, revealing that smaller droplets, such as 1 mm, significantly optimize the absorption process. These droplets achieve a SO<sub>2</sub> absorption quantity over 5.77 times greater than that of a 2 mm droplet. This research serves as an initial tool for optimizing droplet distribution in sprays, thereby enhancing capture efficiency. The insights presented here offer valuable guidance for designing efficient wet scrubber systems, crucial for pollution control in industrial and environmental applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/14/12/1746seawater scrubberSO<sub>X</sub>absorption |
| spellingShingle | Amedeo Amoresano Giuseppe Langella Paolo Iodice Silvia Roscioli Numerical Analysis of SO<sub>2</sub> Absorption inside a Single Water Drop Atmosphere seawater scrubber SO<sub>X</sub> absorption |
| title | Numerical Analysis of SO<sub>2</sub> Absorption inside a Single Water Drop |
| title_full | Numerical Analysis of SO<sub>2</sub> Absorption inside a Single Water Drop |
| title_fullStr | Numerical Analysis of SO<sub>2</sub> Absorption inside a Single Water Drop |
| title_full_unstemmed | Numerical Analysis of SO<sub>2</sub> Absorption inside a Single Water Drop |
| title_short | Numerical Analysis of SO<sub>2</sub> Absorption inside a Single Water Drop |
| title_sort | numerical analysis of so sub 2 sub absorption inside a single water drop |
| topic | seawater scrubber SO<sub>X</sub> absorption |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/14/12/1746 |
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