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Naoh Co2 Capture And The Effect Of Absorbent Concentration And Nozzle Diameter<\/strong><\/h1>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jueYLuv43yQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Carbon<\/a> dioxide (CO2) capture using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution is widely used to reduce CO2 emissions from industrial processes. However, the efficiency of this process depends on two factors: the concentration of the NaOH solution and the size of the nozzle used during absorption.<\/span><\/p>\n

NaOH acts as an absorbent when CO2 reacts to form sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) and water (H2O). This reaction is exothermic, releasing heat that causes the temperature of the NaOH solution to rise during absorption. The concentration of NaOH solution matters when it comes to reaction rate and heat release – higher concentrations lead not only to faster reactions but also higher temperature increases. Therefore, finding the optimal concentration for NaOH should consider both factors for maximum efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n

The nozzle diameter used in CO2 absorption can significantly influence its efficiency. A larger nozzle allows for higher flow rates of gas to be treated but also results in decreased contact time between it and NaOH solution. Therefore, to achieve maximum efficiency from this process, it’s best to balance these two factors.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Balance:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

NaOH + CO2 – Na2CO3 + H2O<\/strong><\/p>\n

Word Equation<\/strong>: Sodium hydroxide + Carbon dioxide = Sodium carbonate + Water<\/span><\/p>\n

Type of Chemical Reaction<\/strong>: For this reaction, we have a chemical reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Balancing Strategies:<\/strong> This reaction strikes me as strange and one I’ve never tried. It resembles bubbling Carbon dioxide through limewater, a well-known chemical reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be sure to count the Oxygen atoms on both sides of a chemical equation when balancing it. We aim for each type of atom in each equation to have equal numbers on both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

Only change the coefficients (the numbers listed before substances).<\/span><\/p>\n

Never alter the subscripts (small numbers after elements).<\/span><\/p>\n

Effect of Operating Temperature<\/strong><\/h2>\n