An oscillating baffle column fitted with stator rings IV. interfacial area and mass-transfer coefficients

Studies are reported on an oscillating baffle column fitted with stator rings with special reference to interfacial area. Pseudo point values of interfacial area are given along the extractor which together with values of mass‐transfer coefficient, Ka , enable pseudo point values of the coefficient for continuous and disperse phases, K c and K d , to be evaluated. The dependence of point and overall values of K c , K a and a (the overall interfacial area) on operating parameters are considered.