%0 Journal Article %A M. Gomez and M. D. Murcia and E. Gomez and J. L. Gomez and N. Christofi %D 2009 %J International Journal of Chemical and Molecular Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 31, 2009 %T Development of a Kinetic Model for the Photodegradation of 4-Chlorophenol using a XeBr Excilamp %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/8406 %V 31 %X Excilamps are new UV sources with great potential for application in wastewater treatment. In the present work, a XeBr excilamp emitting radiation at 283 nm has been used for the photodegradation of 4-chlorophenol within a range of concentrations from 50 to 500 mg L-1. Total removal of 4-chlorophenol was achieved for all concentrations assayed. The two main photoproduct intermediates formed along the photodegradation process, benzoquinone and hydroquinone, although not being completely removed, remain at very low residual concentrations. Such concentrations are insignificant compared to the 4-chlorophenol initial ones and non-toxic. In order to simulate the process and scaleup, a kinetic model has been developed and validated from the experimental data. %P 357 - 364