Ultrasonic Exposure of the Liquid Film for Highly Efficient Gas Absorption

A model of ultrasonic intensification of the absorption process is proposed, developed, and analyzed. For the first time, the model takes into account the effect of wave-like capillary perturbations of the liquid-gas surface and the acceleration of diffusion in the liquid volume on the absorption rate due to cavitation. According to the results of the model researches, the need for uniform sounding of the extended surface of the liquid film is established to accelerate the absorption of carbon dioxide and other harmful and target gaseous impurities by at least 3 times. The designs and layout of ultrasonic vibration radiators with an extended radiation surface are proposed. The results of measurements of the vibration amplitudes of the invented transducers showed that they have a relative deviation of the amplitude of no more than 0.2. The proposed approaches to the implementation of the process can be recommended for further research, the selection of optimal designs, and industrial applications to accelerate the absorption of gaseous impurities

Ultrasonic intensification of hydrogen sulphide removal from fuel oil

The article considers the problem of environmental pollution caused by the presence of hydrogen sulfide in fuel oil. Hydrogen sulfide has a negative impact on the human health: a slight degree of poisoning develops within 3-4 hours already at a 100 mg/m3 concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the air. The regulatory documents limit the hydrogen sulfide content in fuel oil. The search for new available methods of cleaning fuel oil from hydrogen sulfide is relevant today. There has been considered one of the alternative methods of hydrogen sulfide removal from fuel oil, namely, ultrasonic treatment. The method allows changing the dispersed composition of fuel oil and intensifying the extraction of the gas phase of hydrogen sulfide. The advantages of ultrasonic treatment include the absence of injected reagents and environmental cleanliness, small size, low energy costs and the possibility of using ultrasound unit at existing refineries due to its compactness. The influence of the ultrasonic unit capacity and flow rate on hydrogen sulfide removal from fuel oil and change of its dispersion composition has been studied. There have been presented the optimal conditions for ultrasonic treatment and described the mechanism of hydrogen sulfide removal by using ultrasonic treatment

The study of the possibility of drug dissolution of gallbladder calculi

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to verify the possibility of ultrasonic intensification of drug dissolution of cholesterol calculi of the gallbladder using conventional ultrasound frequency and intensity from 0.1 to 0.5 W/cm2. Design/methodology/approach For research purposes, the physical model was developed containing pig bile, pig liver, pigskin, fat and muscles, as well as human cholesterol calculus removed by surgery and a drug with ursodeoxycholic acid. Findings The studies have shown the possibility of accelerating the drug dissolution of calculi of the gallbladder with ultrasound exposure. The ultrasound intensity of 0.4 W/cm2 is the most preferable to intensify the dissolution of calculus. Originality/value The results will be used to advance with development of the device and methodology for ultrasonic intensification of drug dissolution of gallbladder calculi.