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Article | REF: J4025 V1

Calculation of catalytic reactors - Preliminary approach

Author: Jean-Léon HOUZELOT

Publication date: December 10, 2005

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2. Choosing a catalytic reactor

Inspired by an approach developed by Levenspiel [2] , figure 1 proposes selection criteria based on analyses of reaction speed, catalyst stability and the search for selectivity in product distribution.

  • First, we look at the chemical kinetic law of the reaction.

    Catalytic reactor selection criteria
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