Quantum efficiencies in a multi-annular photocatalytic reactor

Radiative energy efficiencies of a multi-annular photocatalytic reactor were evaluated and analysed. The total quantum efficiency, defined as the ratio of the number of molecules of the pollutant reacted to the number of photons emitted by the lamp, is expressed as the product of three factors: (i)...

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Authors: Imoberdorf, Gustavo Eduardo, Irazoqui, Horacio Antonio, Cassano, Alberto Enrique, Alfano, Orlando Mario
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2007
Country:Argentina
Institution:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repository:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/25939
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/25939
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Multi-Annular Reactor
Photocatalysis
Quantum Efficiency
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Summary:Radiative energy efficiencies of a multi-annular photocatalytic reactor were evaluated and analysed. The total quantum efficiency, defined as the ratio of the number of molecules of the pollutant reacted to the number of photons emitted by the lamp, is expressed as the product of three factors: (i) the reactor radiation incidence efficiency, (ii) the catalyst radiation absorption efficiency, and (iii) the overall reaction quantum efficiency. By means of a detailed mathematical model, the numerical values of each one were 83, 92, and 0–2.5%, respectively. The dependence of the overall reaction quantum efficiency upon operating variables was also studied.