Characterization of Oxygen Mass Transfer in Viscous Fluids

Project Background

Customer Requirements

1. Must use the excess sodium sulfite method (described on page 3)

2. Equipment set-up requires the use of an oxygen meter, probe, and R135 Impeller

3. Must identify a candidate fluid for mixing experiments, which must have the following qualities:

• Inert to components used i.e. sodium sulfite
• Oxygen solubility
• Viscosity modifier with minimum range of 20-40 cP
• Exhibits Newtonian behavior
• Compatible with oxygen probe

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