Modeling and Simulation of Heterogeneous Catalytic Processes, Volume 45

• Preface
• Chapter One: Challenges in Reaction Engineering Practice of Heterogeneous Catalytic Systems
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Multiscale Character of Heterogeneous Catalytic Processes
  • 3 Needed Integrated Approach to Catalytic Process Development
  • 4 Scale-Up Strategies
  • 5 Example 1. Hydrogenation in a Trickle-Bed Reactor—Scale-Up Surprises to Avoid
  • 6 Example 2. Solid Acid Alkylation—Solids Flow Pattern in a Riser
  • 7 Example 3. Partial Oxidation—Need for the Proper Model of the Circulating Fluidized-Bed System
  • 8 Challenges for Improved Scale-Up of Multiphase Reactors
  • 9 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Two: Spatial Resolution of Species and Temperature Profiles in Catalytic Reactors: In Situ Sampling Techniques and CFD Modeling
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Fundamentals
  • 3 Stagnation Flow on a Catalytic Plate
  • 4 Channel Reactors with Catalytically Coated Walls
  • 5 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Three: Catalytic Combustion of Hydrogen, Challenges, and Opportunities
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Hydrogen Hetero-/Homogeneous Chemistry
  • 3 Numerical Modeling of Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Combustion
  • 4 Impact of Hydrogen Molecular Transport on Reactor Thermal Management
  • 5 Validation of Hetero-/Homogeneous Hydrogen Kinetics
  • 6 Coupling of Hydrogen Hetero-/Homogeneous Chemistry and Transport
  • 7 Methodologies for Hydrogen Hetero-/Homogeneous Combustion
  • 8 Catalytic Combustion of Hydrogen with Other Fuels
  • 9 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
• Chapter Four: Novel Developments in Fluidized Bed Membrane Reactor Technology
  • Abstract
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Hydrodynamics in FBMRs
  • 3 Mass Transfer in FBMRs
  • 4 Futu

Heterogeneous catalysis and mathematical modeling are essential components of the continuing search for better utilization of raw materials and energy, with reduced impact on the environment. Numerical modeling of chemical systems has progressed rapidly due to increases in computer power, and is used extensively for analysis, design and development of catalytic reactors and processes. This book presents reviews of the state-of-the-art in modeling of heterogeneous catalytic reactors and processes.

• Reviews by leading authorities in the respective areas
• Up-to-date reviews of latest techniques in modeling of catalytic processes
• Mix of US and European authors, as well as academic/industrial/research institute perspectives
• Connections between computation and experimental methods in some of the chapters

Chemical engineers in general, especially reaction engineers. University faculty, students and researchers as well as industrial researchers, mainly in chemical engineering/chemistry but also mechanical engineering (combustion engineers) and maybe some applied mathematicians