Abstract
A mathematical transport model is developed for the extraction of lithium from dilute synthetic solution, simulating geothermal water, using a supported liquid membrane (SLM) of LIX54 (major component is α-acetyl-m- dodecylacetophenone) and TOPO (tri-n-octylphosphine oxide) in kerosene. The model is based on fundamental mass transfer and kinetics mechanisms that account for all possible transport resistances. The model is solved numerically and is used to investigate the effect of various extraction conditions and membrane support characteristics. Reasonable agreement is found between the predicted and the experimental results reported in literature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1327-1336 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- LIX54
- Lithium
- Mass transfer
- Solvent extraction
- Supported liquid membrane
- TOPO
- Transport
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering