| dc.description.abstract | In this thesis, new empirical correlations that predict the behaviour of Cupric-Chloride
droplets undergoing spraying and drying processes are developed. Cupric-Chloride is a chemical
compound with the formula CuCl2 that is present as slurry or aqueous solution within the
Copper-Chlorine (Cu-Cl) thermo-chemical cycle for generation of hydrogen. An experimental
study examines the effects of inlet air and liquid temperatures, pressure, concentration, nozzle
diameter, and liquid flow rate on the outlet air temperature, particle size, particle size
distribution, morphology, moisture content, bulk density, and flowability.
The analysis examines a single droplet of CuCl2 solution in a continuum drying media. The
validation of the model involves comparisons with experimental data from previous studies
of different fluids based on non-dimensional analysis. The study provides new information
about the effects of different concentrations of water in the CuCl2 slurry drying at low to
moderate air temperatures.Analytical correlations of heat and mass transfer are developed for the
aqueous solution, subject to various drying conditions. The analysis is performed for moist air in
contact with a sprayed aqueous solution of Copper (II) Chloride Dihydrate [CuCl2 ·(2H2O)].
Validation of the model is performed by comparisons with experimental results. | en |
