An annular reactor model for copper electrowinning under laminar fluid flow

A two-dimensional mathematical model has been developed to describe annular electrochemical reactor performance. Multiple electrochemical reactions of copper electrowinning from a chloride solution were evaluated to illustrat e the usage of the model. The simulation includes the mass transport of ion ic species and the associated electrochemical kinetics under the laminar fl uid flow condition. The model predicts current distributions on the electro des, conversion per pass (CPP), selectivity of copper as a function of the applied potential, residence time, and anode to cathode diameter ratio.