The results of the measurements of mass transfer coefficients for the physi
cal (CO2/water) and chemical absorption (oxidation of benzaldehye) have bee
n presented. The collected experimental data have been correlated with the
energy dissipated in the system. High values of the mass transfer coefficie
nts, k(L)a, of the order of 10(-1) s(-1) have been obtained. (C) 2001 Elsev
ier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.