Title Estimating the overall mass transfer coefficient $k_{v}$ of the Wheeler-Jonas equation : a new and simple model Author Lodewyckx, P. Vansant, E.F. Faculty/Department Faculty of Sciences. Chemistry Publication type article Publication 2000 Thorofare, N.J. , 2000 Subject Chemistry Biology Human medicine Source (journal) American Industrial Hygiene Association journal. - Thorofare, N.J. Volume/pages 61(2000) :4 , p. 501-505 ISSN 0002-8894 1529-8663 ISI 000089556400009 Carrier E Target language English (eng) Full text (Publishers DOI) Affiliation University of Antwerp Abstract The modified Wheeler-Jonas model is well known for its good prediction of breakthrough times for organic vapors on activated carbon beds. To use this model adequately one must estimate the overall adsorption rate coefficient k(v). In this work a new equation is proposed to calculate k(v). The relevant parameters of this equation are the airstream velocity, the affinity constant beta of the organic vapor, and the mean diameter of the carbon particles. Very accurate predictions were obtained for breakthrough times on a wide range of carbons using the calculated values of k(v). Compared with other models, this model shows a higher accuracy and a lower degree of uncertainty. E-info http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000089556400009&DestLinkType=RelatedRecords&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=ef845e08c439e550330acc77c7d2d848 http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000089556400009&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=ef845e08c439e550330acc77c7d2d848 http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000089556400009&DestLinkType=CitingArticles&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=ef845e08c439e550330acc77c7d2d848 Handle