Matching Performance of Falling Film Generation Process

Abstract In this paper, the match properties have been discussed with a simplified heat and mass transfer model of generator. It is revealed that besides the heat and mass transfer coefficients, the inlet parameters (temperature, concentration, flow rate etc.) are also important for the design optimization. This paper discusses the best flow rate ratio of solution and required condition for inlet properties match. Though the model is quite simplified, the conclusions are important for the real projects operation and optimization.

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