Improved Filtration Materials and Modeling

Abstract

The objective of this work was to develop new approaches to identify, measure, and correlate relevant data and derive appropriate mathematical models for designing and evaluating regenerable adsorbent-based air filtration systems. The contract contained two tasks: (1) the measurement and interpretation of single and multicomponent adsorption equilibria of vapors of organic compounds and water on BPL activated carbon, and (2) the construction and testing of a generic mathematical model for pressure swing adsorption (PSA) incorporating the adsorption isotherms and including rate phenomena and thermal effects. This final report discusses research accomplishments in two areas and the current status of knowledge in the areas. The contract work proceeded as planned, was coordinated with the U.S. Army Edgewood Research, Development and Engineering Center personnel at all times, and was consistent with the contract schedule. PSA Modeling, Multicomponent isotherms, Adsorption phase equilibria.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284684

Entities

People

  • M. Douglas LeVan

Organizations

  • University of Virginia

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adsorbents
  • Alkanes
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chlorides
  • Computer Programs
  • Contracts
  • Engineering
  • Euler Equations
  • Filtration
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Isotherms
  • Mass Transfer
  • Materials
  • Mathematical Models
  • Measurement
  • Organic Compounds
  • Water Vapor

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