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Area of Science:

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mathematical Modeling

Background:

  • Prevailing diffusion coupling models often simplify sources as point-like.
  • This simplification can limit accuracy in systems with extended sources.
  • Accurate modeling of diffusion is crucial in various chemical and physical processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To derive a novel expression for the concentration rate of change in diffusively coupled extended containers.
  • To provide a more realistic model for diffusion phenomena involving finite-sized sources.
  • To enhance the numerical solution of systems with complex diffusion coupling.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of an analogous expression for extended containers.
  • Integration with existing solutions of the diffusion equation.
  • Application to systems composed of ordinary differential equations.

Main Results:

  • A new equation accurately describes concentration changes in extended containers.
  • The derived equation accounts for the finite size of coupled sources.
  • The approach is suitable for numerical solutions of differential equations.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed model offers a more refined understanding of diffusion coupling.
  • This work bridges the gap between simplified and realistic diffusion models.
  • The findings facilitate improved predictive accuracy in simulations involving extended sources.