Industrial Catalysis
Optimizing Catalysts and Processes
1. Edition July 1998
XVII, 268 Pages, Hardcover
85 Pictures
26 tables
Handbook/Reference Book
Short Description
This is a book for developers of catalysts, and for practitioners working in the field of design, operation, and optimization of chemical reactors in which heterogeneous catalysis is performed. It is designed to give a better understanding of the phenomena that can influence catalyst performance, and covering the chemical point of view for engineers, and the engineering point of view for chemists.
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Further versions
This is a book for developers of catalysts, and for practitioners working in the field of design, operation, and optimization of chemical reactors in which heterogeneous catalysis is performed. It is designed to give a better understanding of the phenomena which can influence catalyst performance. Since two disciplines, chemistry and chemical engineering, meet in catalyst research and development, this book covers the chemical point of view for engineers, and the engineering point of view for chemists.
It starts with an introduction explaining selectivity, activity and effectiveness providing the fundamentals for the newcomer. Catalyst preparation and catalyst testing are also described.
A method is introduced that can be used to calculate the effectiveness of catalyst pellets as a function of shape, size, pore size, type of kinetics and diffusion, and temperature and pressure conditions. Optimization of catalysts and troubleshooting are also covered. This is a book without any rilvals because of its practical relevance.
Kinetics
Production and Physical Characteristics of Solid Catalysts
Catalysis and External Transfer Processes
Experimental Methods
Simple Calculation Effectiveness Factor
Complex Situations
The Dessign of Catalyst Pellets
Examples
Appendices
