Abstract
The potential of a fluidized bed catalytic reactor to improve the ammonia conversion under isothermal conditions has been studied. Mathematical and computer modelling have been utilized in this investigation. The mathematical model is based on the two phase bubbling bed model. It is shown that a substantial increase in the overall ammonia conversion is possible by implementation of the fluidized bed technology. The effect of mass transfer, hydrodynamics, and thermodynamic equilibrium on the ammonia conversion are presented. The investigation reveals that the bubble phase can play an important role in enhancing the conversion by removing ammonia from the emulsion phase and resulted in a shift of the thermodynamic equilibrium. It is also shown that the freeboard has a significant effect in increasing the overall ammonia conversion. Ammonia fixed-bed reactor is used for comparison.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
