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Modeling and validation of local electrowinning electrode current density using two phase flow and nernst–planck equations

  • J. M. Werner
  • , W. Zeng
  • , M. L. Free
  • , Z. Zhang
  • , J. Cho

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Abstract

In this work we demonstrate the validity of a multi-physics model using COMSOL to predict the local current density distribution at the cathode of a copper electrowinning test cell. Important developments utilizing Euler-Euler bubbly flow with coupled Nernst-Planck transport equations allow additional insights into deposit characteristics and topographies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E190-E207
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume165
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018

Bibliographical note

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Funding

The authors gratefully acknowledge the AMIRA organization which supported this work with grant P705C. In addition, Joshua Werner gratefully acknowledges the SME foundation Ph.D. Fellowship grant which supported him during this work. Jae-Hun Cho and Steve Evans are also recognized for their contributions in the experimental sections of this work.

FundersFunder number
Indian Rheumatology AssociationP705C

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
    • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
    • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
    • Electrochemistry
    • Materials Chemistry

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