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Development of Momentum Transfer and Kinetic Model for Hydrocarbon Degradation in a Flowing Stream

Onusaka S. A., Ukpaka C. P., Orji C.

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A momentum transfer and kinetic model for prediction of individual hydrocarbon degradation in a flowing stream system has been developed in this study. This model was developed to monitor, predict and simulate degradation of individual hydrocarbon in most flowing streams in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The model was developed from first principle using plug flow reactor concept. It was simulated with MATLAB R2007b software using data of crude oil degradation in a simplified stream system  Ukpakaet al, 2008. The results obtained did not obey line-weaver Bulk Plot principles; however, decrease in the individual hydrocarbon concentration was experienced. In this note, the velocity values were negative conforming to the mathematical concept. Therefore, the functional parameters (Vmax and Ks) were obtained from the various equation of lines as showed in the research work as well as the application of linear equation of the curve which is expressed asand representing the intercept and slope respectively. The results obtained after the simulation showed that the momentum transfer of the individual hydrocarbon was decreasing with increase in the dispersion length of the stream system. This confirmed that degradation was taking place on the individual hydrocarbons on the influence of momentum transfer and action of environmental factors. The results obtained revealed that which means lower molecular weight of individual hydrocarbon would be degraded before higher ones if the condition favors the process as described in this research  Therefore, the developed momentum transfer and kinetic model could be found very useful for predicting individual hydrocarbon degradation in a flowing stream system upon contamination. Therefore, it is recommended that appropriate model should be developed for flowing stream system where area is not constant (contaminated area).

Key words: Development, momentum transfer, kinetic model, hydrocarbon, degradation, flowing stream


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