Scientific Journal of KubSAU

The aim of this work is to carry out numerical analysis of time behavior of electroconvection in membrane systems, such as a desalting channel of electrodialysis apparatus. The current-voltage curve and the solution flaw were analyzed theoretically using mathematical models of ions transfer taking into account electroconvection in smooth desalting channel consisting of ideally selective anion- and cation-exchange membranes. The Hurst numbers for different parts of the current-voltage curve were calculated in order to determine whether the parts were persistent. The Fourier-analysis of the oscillating term of the current-voltage curve was carried out for the first time so as to determine predominant frequencies in the signal. Frequencies of passing of complexes of vortexes through the cross-section of the desalting channel were calculated. Frequencies of oscillations of concentration profiles were determined. It was found that the frequencies of oscillations of the concentration profiles coincide with the frequencies of passing of complexes of vortexes through the cross-section of the desalting channel. The oscillations of the current-voltage curve were physically interpreted. Namely, it was shown that the main frequency of oscillations of the current-voltage curve corresponds to the frequency of oscillations of the concentration profiles. The oscillations of the concentration profiles, produced by the passing of complexes of vortexes, cause oscillations of conductivity and, consequently, cause oscillations of resistance and of the current density. It was shown that the main frequency of the signal corresponds to the frequency of passing of complexes of vortexes through the cross-section of the desalting channel