Publication Date:
2016-08-11
Description:
Nonlinear frequency response (NFR) method, which is an analytical, fast and easy method for evaluating the performance of forced periodically operated chemical reactors is used in this, two-part paper, for investigation of possible improvements of a non-isothermal continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) with simple reaction mechanism, when inlet concentration and flow-rate are periodically modulated, separately or simultaneously. Product yield corresponding to periodic operations is defined, expressions for its estimation, based on the NFR method, are derived for each investigated case and it is used for evaluating the performance improvements achieved through periodic operation. In Part I the general non-isothermal case is considered and in Part II, these results are applied to the case of an adiabatic CSTR and implemented for evaluation of possible improvements for the case of acetic acid anhydride hydrolysis reaction.
Print ISSN:
0930-7516
Electronic ISSN:
1521-4125
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
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