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EPSRC Reference: GR/H80446/01
Title: INVESTIGATION OF TRANSFER PROCESSES IN A NOVEL ROTATING MASS TRANSFER DEVICE
Principal Investigator: Jenkins, Dr J
Other Investigators:
Porter, Professor K Flint, Mr W
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Department: Chemical Engineering & App Chem
Organisation: Aston University
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 January 1993 Ends: 31 December 1995 Value (£): 100,673
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Separation Processes
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In order to achieve the objectives of the research, the following activities will be undertaken. (a) Improvements to the design of the existing rotary still. (b) Construction of a range of rotors of different vane inclinations and thicknesses in a range of materials. (c) Experimental tests over a wide range of operating conditions on these rotors using at least two test mixtures. (d) Development of the mathematical/computer model. (e) Detailed analysis of the results using both (d) and manual methods. (f) Preparation of reports and papers for publication. (g) Proposals for future work.
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