MATHEMATICAL MODELLING FOR MAGNETITE (CRUDE) REMOVAL FROM PRIMARY HEAT TRANSFER LOOP BY ION-EXCHANGE RESINS

Abstract

The present research focuses to develop mathematical model for the removal of iron (magnetite) by ion-exchange resin from primary heat transfer loop of process industries. This mathematical model is based on operating capacities (that's provide more effective design as compared to loading capacity) from static laboratory tests. Results showed non-steady state distribution of external Fe²⁺ and limitations imposed on operating conditions, these conditions includes; loading and elution cycle time, flow rate, concentration of both loading and removal, volume of resin required. Number of generalized assumptions was made under shortcut modeling techniques to overcome the gap of theoretical and actual process design.

KEY WORDS: Magnetite, Mathematical modeling, Ion-exchange resin, Operating capacity, Loading capacity


Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2009, 23(1), 129-133.