Mathematical modeling of full feed depletion split-flow lateral-transport thin self-adjustable channels

Albert Szparaga1, Tomasz Kowalkowski2, Bogusław Buszewski3

  • 1Chair of Environmental Chemistry and Bioanalytics, Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland; Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies Nicolaus Copernicus University, Wileńska 4, 87-100 Toruń, Poland,; Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. (Military Aircraft Depot No. 2), Szubińska 107, 85-915 Bydgoszcz, Poland.

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