Mathematical modelling of a semi-dry SO2 scrubber based on a Lagrangian-Eulerian approach

Arash Fassadi Chimeh1, Duygu Kocaefe1, Yasar Kocaefe1

  • 1Research Chair on Industrial Materials (CHIMI), University Research Centre on Aluminium (CURAL), Aluminium Research Center (REGAL), University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, 555 University Blvd., Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, Canada.

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