An efficient electroreflning mass transport model for pyroprocessing simulation

A 1D ER model, named ERAD, was developed by extending the modeling capability of REFIN. The new code has been employed to reproduce data from small scale electrorefining experiments employing solid anodes, and to simulate cyclic voltammogram peaks. Further validation work using high quality experimental data would be desirable. The model can be further improved by adding ohmic drop, and providing a utility for changing potentials between different types of reference electrodes. Additionally, treatment of electrode capacitance, and the allowance for multiple oxidation states of species, could be considered.