The accuracy and complexity of solving multicomponent gaseous diffusion using the detailed multicomponent equations, the Stefan-Maxwell equations, and two commonly used approximate equations have been examined in a two part study. Part I examined the equations in a basic study with specified inputs in which the results are applicable for many applications. Part II addressed the application of t...

the separation of olefin/paraffin mixtures is an important process in petrochemical industries, which is traditionally performed by low temperature distillation with a high-energy consumption, or complex extractive distillationand adsorption techniques. membrane separation process is emerging as an alternative for traditional separation processes with respect to low energy and simple operation....

Separation of aromatic/non-aromatic mixtures by membrane based pervaportion process is usually analyzed by the solution-diffusion model which assumes that a permeating component is first dissolved in the membrane and then diffuses through the membrane due to its driving force. Therefore, the separate evaluation of sorption equilibria is necessary in order to determine the controlling step in ov...