Abstract
Transport equations describing heat and mass transfer in radial flow reactors are developed. An analysis of these equations for both limit cases—piston flow and CSTR—is presented. A detailed examination indicates that the outlet conversion is not dependent on the flow direction in reactors of commercial size. The geometry of the reactor does not exhibit any marked effect on the exit conversion if the same amount of catalyst is used. The piston flow description may be employed for reactors when Pe(1−ξ 0) > 50.
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