The modeling of a fountain photocatalytic reactor with a parabolic profile

Citation
G. Li Puma et Pl. Yue, The modeling of a fountain photocatalytic reactor with a parabolic profile, CHEM ENG SC, 56(2), 2001, pp. 721-726
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Chemical Engineering
Journal title
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
ISSN journal
00092509 → ACNP
Volume
56
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
721 - 726
Database
ISI
SICI code
0009-2509(200101)56:2<721:TMOAFP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
A dimensionless mathematical model for a novel, thin film, slurry fountain photocatalytic reactor for water or wastewater treatment is presented. The model extends the applicability of the horizontal water fountain model prev iously presented to include water fountains with a parabolic profile. The m odel was developed using parameters that can be easily estimated for real s ystems. The model was successfully validated with experimental results from the photocatalytic oxidation of indigo carmine dye in a pilot-scale reacto r using titanium dioxide (TiO2) as the photocatalyst. (C) 2001 Elsevier Sci ence Ltd. All rights reserved.