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From the author: Pervaporation (PV) separation of toluene/n-heptane mixtures was studied experimentally and theoretically by means of a molecular surface engineering (MSE) polymer composite membrane. A comprehensive mathematical model was developed to predict unsteady state transport of toluene and n-heptane (n[C.sub.7]) through the membrane. Conservation equations including continuity, and heat transfer equations were solved using finite element method (FEM). Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique was applied to solve the model equations. The model was then verified with PV experimental data. The simulation results were in good agreement with the experimental data. The simulation results revealed that the proposed model could provide a general simulation of transport in the PV process. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 53: 1494-1501, 2013. [c] 2012 Society of Plastics Engineers

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Title: Transient computational fluid dynamics modeling of pervaporation separation of aromatic/aliphatic hydrocarbon mixtures using polymer composite membrane.(Report)
Author: Mashallah Rezakazemi
Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2013
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 53 Issue: 7 Page: 1494(8)

Article Type: Report

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