Eutectic freeze crystallization in a 2nd generation cooled disk column crystallizer for MgSO4·H2O system

F. E. Genceli*, R. Gärtner, G. J. Witkamp

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Abstract

Eutectic freeze crystallization is a new separation process to produce pure ice and salt from concentrated salt solutions. For this new process, specialized crystallizers are being developed. A new, 2nd generation cooled disc column crystallizer (CDCC-2) with 150-l capacity and 5.6 m2/m 3 cooling area was designed and tested for MgSO4 crystallization. A heat flux of 1720-5750 W/m2 was achieved at a temperature difference between coolant and crystallizer bulk solution of 3-6.5 K and a residence time of 1-3 h. Crystallization and gravitational separation of ice and salt are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e1369-e1372
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume275
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 15 2005
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The support is acknowledged of Larox-Pannevis Solid Liquid Separation, Nedmag, Kemira Agro Ventures, DSM Research, Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and Environment, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Netherlands through the EET program.

Keywords

  • A1. Eutectics
  • A1. Heat transfer
  • A2. Growth from melt
  • A2. Growth from solution
  • A2. Industrial crystallization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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