Correlations for the mass transfer coefficient in desiccant matrices when using linear driving force and pseudo-gas-side-controlled models

Useful correlations for estimating the mass transfer coefficient for the processes of both adsorption and desorption as a function of the desiccant wall thickness are now investigated. The correlations are tested and it is found that, when using the linear driving force model in desorption cases, a correction of the correlation accounting for the operating conditions is required in order to obtain acceptably accurate results with the proposed methodology.