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Simulation tools for the design of industrial-scale membrane reactors
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ECN
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1-11-1998
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ECN-RX--98-060
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Article (scientific)
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12
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Published in: Chemical Engineering Research & Design; Transactions of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 76, Part A, Nove (), , , Vol., p.-.
Abstract:
Two mathematical models of different level of complexity are proposed astools for design and optimization of the operation of industrial-scale gas
separation membrane reactors. First, a simple model is developed, which
provides quick predictions and preliminary performance values for the design
of the full-scale membrane reactor. This model is a useful tool for process
design studies and membrane reactor pre-design. In the second approach, the
reactor operation is simulated by detailed membrane reactor modelling, using
computational fluid dynamics techniques and taking into account transfer
processes that take place in membrane reactors. Results from the application
of both models to the design of a membrane reactor operating with highly
selective membranes, as used in an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle
plant for better energy efficiency and control of CO2 emissions, are
presented and discussed. On the basis of these results, a better insight can
be achieved into the factors determining the membrane reactor performance. 21
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