Gabriel, KamielNaterer, GregMarin, Gabriel2008-08-082022-03-292008-08-082022-03-292008-04-01https://hdl.handle.net/10155/9This thesis develops analytical and numerical solutions that predict behavior of Cupric-Chloride droplets undergoing spraying and drying processes. Cupric-Chloride (CuCl2) is present as molten salt and slurry within the Copper-Chlorine thermo-chemical cycle for generation of hydrogen. Utilizing low-grade heat from nuclear or industrial sources to assist drying of Cupric-Chloride can increase efficiency of the overall process. Analytical correlations for heat and mass transfer are developed and applied to the analysis of a solution of Cupric-Chloride, subject to various drying conditions. The study provides new information on effects of different concentrations of water in CuCl2 slurry drying at low air temperatures.enHydrogenCopper ChlorideDryingSprayingEvaporativeSlurryNuclearHeatDropletsCupric-ChlorideThermochemicalThesis