Adsorption in a Vessel with Continuous Flow

When adsorption occurs in a vessel where adsorbents are in contact with a flowing fluid, the basic equations must be modified so that Eq. (S-S) is involved. Suzuki and Chihara (1982) provide a detailed discussion on the topic the results are summarized as follows When the concentration of the inlet fluid, Cm, is constant, then the solutions obtained in Section 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 are applicable by equating 

This modification is understood since mass flux to the surface of the adsorbent particle may be limited both by mass flow into the vessel and by mass transfer from fluid to particle, in senes. 

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