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White et al. proposed an one-dimensional, isothermal model for a DMFC [168]. This model accounts for the kinetics of the multi-step methanol oxidation reaction at the anode. Diffusion and crossover of methanol are modeled and the mixed potential of the oxygen cathode due to methanol crossover is included. Kinetic and diffusional parameters are estimated by comparing the model to experimental data. The authors claim that their semi-analytical model can be solved rapidly so that it could be suitable for inclusion in real-time system level DMFC simulations. 

Interface between two liquid solvents — Two liquid solvents can be miscible (e.g., water and ethanol) partially miscible (e.g., water and propylene carbonate), or immiscible (e.g., water and nitrobenzene). Mutual miscibility of the two solvents is connected with the energy of interaction between the solvent molecules, which also determines the width of the phase boundary where the composition varies (Figure) [i]. Molecular dynamic simulation [ii], neutron reflection [iii], vibrational sum frequency spectroscopy [iv], and synchrotron X-ray reflectivity [v] studies have demonstrated that the width of the boundary between two immiscible solvents comprises a contribution from thermally excited capillary waves and intrinsic interfacial structure. Computer calculations and experimental data support the view that the interface between two solvents of very low miscibility is molecularly sharp but with rough protrusions of one solvent into the other (capillary waves), while increasing solvent miscibility leads to the formation of a mixed solvent layer (Figure). In the presence of an electrolyte in both solvent phases, an electrical potential difference can be established at the interface. In the case of two electrolytes with different but constant composition and dissolved in the same solvent, a liquid junction potential is temporarily formed. Equilibrium partition of ions at the - interface between two immiscible electrolyte solutions gives rise to the ion transfer potential, or to the distribution potential, which can be described by the equivalent two-phase Nernst relationship. See also - ion transfer at liquid-liquid interfaces. 

The positions of non-framework cations in aluminosilicate zeolites can control or fine-tune their sorptive and catalytic properties. Measurement, however, requires careful and usually protracted analyses of accurate single crystal or powder dif action data. In cases for which extensive experimental data are available, statistical mechanics analyses can yield insight into relative site energies [53-55] etirlier analyses have also attempted to quantify the relative importance of short and long-range interactions in controlling site occupancy patterns [56]. Earlier atomistic simulations in this area [57-62] had mixed results. Recent developments in methods and interatomic potentials have allowed non-framework cation positions to be simulated based solely on a knowledge of the framework structure in zeolite systems for which validatory experimental data are available [113]. 

The comparison of the measured data with the calculated NO, reduction indicates that the theoretical potential of fuel staging is even higher than the experiments on the research facility have demonstrated. However, the trends generally show a good agreement. The lower reduction rates at low temperatures confirms the role of the temperature not only in the reburn zone, but also in the burnout zone. Additionally, the simulations points out the importance of the mixing and flow conditions within the furnace. 

Laboratory column experiments were used to identify potential rate-controlling mechanisms that could affect transport of molybdate in a natural-gradient tracer test conducted at Cape Cod, Mass. Column-breakthrough curves for molybdate were simulated by using a one-dimensional solute-transport model modified to include four different rate mechanisms equilibrium sorption, rate-controlled sorption, and two side-pore diffusion models. The equilibrium sorption model failed to simulate the experimental data, which indicated the presence of a ratecontrolling mechanism. The rate-controlled sorption model simulated results from one column reasonably well, but could not be applied to five other columns that had different input concentrations of molybdate without changing the reaction-rate constant. One side-pore diffusion model was based on an average side-pore concentration of molybdate (mixed side-pore diffusion) the other on a concentration profile for the overall side-pore depth (profile side-pore diffusion). 

The four potential rate mechanisms were evaluated by calculating column-breakthrough curves for various parameter sets to obtain the most accurate correlation between observed column-breakthrough curves and calculated concentration data. The parameters pbf and pbs for the mixed side-pore and profile side-pore diffusion models were estimated from the 0.043 mmol/1 breakthrough curves. Simulations at other concentrations were made by changing only the solution concentration value in the Freundlich equation. Physical and chemical parameters common to all four models are listed in Table II. Results are for 0.096-, 0.043-, 0.01- and 0.0016-mmol/l columns. 

One method is to solve the population balance equation (Equation 64.6) and to take into account the empirical expression for the nucleation rate (Equation 64.10), which is modified in such a way that the expression includes the impeller tip speed raised to an experimental power. In addition, the experimental value, pertinent to each ch ical, is required for the power of the crystal growth rate in the nncleation rate. Besides, the effect of snspension density on the nucleation rate needs to be known. Fnrthermore, an indnstrial suspension crystallizer does not operate in the fully mixed state, so a simplified model, such as Equation 64.6, reqnires still another experimental coefficient that modifies the CSD and depends on the mixing conditions and the eqnipment type. If the necessary experimental data are available, the method enables the prediction of CSD and the prodnction rate as dependent on the dimensions of the tank and on the operating conditions. One such method is that developed by Toyokura [23] and discussed and modified by Palosaari et al. [24]. However, this method deals with the CTystaUization tank in average and does not distinguish what happens at various locations in the tank. The more fundamental and potentially far more accurate simulation of the process can be obtained by the application of the computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It will be discussed in the following section. 

Cyclic voltammetry can be used directly to establish the initial redox state of a compound if data analysis is applied in a careful manner [70]. In Fig. II.1.15, simulated and experimental cyclic voltammograms are shown as a function of the ratio of Fe(CN)g and Fe(CN) present in the solution phase. It can clearly be seen that the current at the switching potential, ix,a or fyc is affected by the mole fraction /Hred- Employing multi-cycle voltammograms at slow scan rates is recommended. Quantitative analysis of mixed redox systems with this method may be based on the plot shown in Fig. II. 1.15d. 

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