ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The reactor synthesis problem can simply be stated as follows: Given the reaction mechanism and kinetics, what is the optimum type and arrangement of the reactor(s) that would maximize product yield? Extensive studies for simple reaction systems (series, parallel, consecutive, etc.) using idealized plug flow and continuous stirred tank reactors have been presented in the literature. However, these studies fail to provide a systematic procedure for selecting the reactor(s) type and the rangement for complex reaction schemes.In this paper simple rules with geometrical interpretations have been developed for synthesizing isothermal reactor configurations for complex reaction schemes. A computer program capable of specifying the optimum reactor structure from a generalized configuration has also been described.
Additional Material:
9 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690310202
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