Mathematical Model for the Prediction of Gas-Liquid Mass Transfer in Airlift Contactors
P. Pavasant(1), P. Wongsuchoto(2), V. Suksoir(3*)
(1) Department of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330 THAILAND
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