Evaporative drying of cupric-chloride droplets in a thermo-chemical cycle of hydrogen production

This thesis develops analytical and numerical solutions that predict behavior of Cupric-Chloride droplets undergoing spraying and drying processes. Cupric-Chloride (CuCl2) is present as molten salt and slurry within the Copper-Chlorine thermo-chemical cycle for generation of hydrogen. Utilizing low-grade heat from nuclear or industrial sources to assist drying of Cupric-Chloride can increase efficiency of the overall process. Analytical correlations for heat and mass transfer are developed and applied to the analysis of a solution of Cupric-Chloride, subject to various drying conditions. The study provides new information on effects of different concentrations of water in CuCl2 slurry drying at low air temperatures.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Marin, Gabriel

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Gabriel, Kamiel
• Naterer, Greg

• Hydrogen
• Copper Chloride
• Drying
• Spraying
• Evaporative
• Slurry
• Nuclear
• Heat
• Droplets
• Cupric-Chloride
• Thermochemical

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10155/9

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ontariotechu.scholaris.ca:10155/9