The course includes the description of three ideal reactor types: the batch reactor and
the two continuous flow reactors involving plug or mixed type flow. The operation
and optimum design of reactors for single and multiple reactions systems are
examined. A section is dedicated to the study of temperature and pressure effects.
The energy balance analysis is carried out for all reactor types. Non-isothermal
problems involving adiabatic operation or operation with the use of heat exchangers
are also examined. Cases of non-ideal flow reactors are described and the
methodology for determining the residence time distribution using non-reactive
tracers is presented. Finally, there is an introduction to the heterogeneous reactions
between solid particulates and fluids. The shrinking core model is analyzed and
characteristic examples of reactors are presented.
- Teacher: Νυμφοδώρα Παπασιώπη
ECTS : 4
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Recognize the specific types of reactor operation and select the appropriate methodology for calculating their performance. Analyze experimental results of reactor operation for studying chemical reaction kinetics. Formulate the appropriate equations for simultaneous description of mass and energy balances depending on the type of reactor under consideration, in single or multiple reaction systems. Select the optimal combination of reactors depending on the type of reactions and the desired selectivity for the products. Solve problems of reactor sizing, as well as problems of heat exchanger sizing to ensure isothermal operation. Analyze tracer tests to calculate the residence time distribution in non-ideal flow reactors and utilize the results to calculate the progress of chemical reactions in these reactors. Solve problems of heterogeneous solid-fluid reactions taking into account the size distribution of solid particles and/or the residence time distribution of solid particles in the reactor.