Eutectic freeze crystallization in a 2nd generation cooled disk column crystallizer for MgSO4·H2O system

F. E. Genceli*, R. Gärtner, G. J. Witkamp

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Abstract

Eutectic freeze crystallization is a new separation process to produce pure ice and salt from concentrated salt solutions. For this new process, specialized crystallizers are being developed. A new, 2nd generation cooled disc column crystallizer (CDCC-2) with 150-l capacity and 5.6 m2/m 3 cooling area was designed and tested for MgSO4 crystallization. A heat flux of 1720-5750 W/m2 was achieved at a temperature difference between coolant and crystallizer bulk solution of 3-6.5 K and a residence time of 1-3 h. Crystallization and gravitational separation of ice and salt are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e1369-e1372
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume275
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 15 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A1. Eutectics
  • A1. Heat transfer
  • A2. Growth from melt
  • A2. Growth from solution
  • A2. Industrial crystallization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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