Well-structured catalysts and reactors

Author: Shao Qian
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is highly valuable for researchers working in numerous catalytic reaction fields such as petrochemical, biochemical, and fine chemical industries. It introduces a novel reactor based on structured catalysts, known as the structured catalyst/reactor. The book focuses on the application of structured catalysts in gas-solid two-phase and gas-liquid-solid multi-phase reactions, as well as their chemical engineering characteristics as reactors in these reactions, such as flow characteristics in the reactor, heat and mass transfer mathematical models, and performance. The book also provides a detailed review of the research progress on structured catalysts and reactors. Combining domestic and international latest research findings, the book points out that structured reactors, with features such as low pressure drop, uniform bed distribution, no catalyst wear, simple scale-up, and flexible operation, can overcome the disadvantages of conventional particle-type fixed-bed reactors and are highly likely to replace fixed-bed and slurry reactors in multi-phase reactions. They hold great promise for applications in various fields, including petrochemical, biochemical conversion, and fine chemical processes. The book introduces a novel reactor based on structured catalysts, known as the structured catalyst/reactor. The book focuses on the application of structured catalysts in gas-solid two-phase and gas-liquid-solid multi-phase reactions, as well as their chemical engineering characteristics as reactors in these reactions.