Modelling of fast hydrogen permeability of alloys for membrane gas separation

The method of measuring the specific hydrogen permeability is used to study various alloys that are promising for gas separation installations. The nonlinear boundary value problem of hydrogen permeability complying with the specific features of the experiment and its modifications taking into account the high transfer rate is presented. Substantial difference from the quasi-equilibrium model (Richardson approximation in the assumption of the equilibrium Sieverts’ law near the surface) has been discussed. The model is tested on published experimental data on Ta77Nb23 alloy.