Simulation tools for the design of industrial-scale membrane reactors

Koukou, MK; Papayannakos, N; Markatos, NC; Bracht, M; Alderliesten, PT

dc.contributor.author	Koukou, MK	en
dc.contributor.author	Papayannakos, N	en
dc.contributor.author	Markatos, NC	en
dc.contributor.author	Bracht, M	en
dc.contributor.author	Alderliesten, PT	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:14:10Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:14:10Z
dc.date.issued	1998	en
dc.identifier.issn	0263-8762	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/12897
dc.subject	membrane reactor	en
dc.subject	ceramic membranes	en
dc.subject	mathematical modelling	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Chemical	en
dc.title	Simulation tools for the design of industrial-scale membrane reactors	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1205/026387698525711	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1205/026387698525711	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	1998	en
heal.abstract	In this work, two mathematical models of different level of complexity are proposed as tools 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.	en
heal.publisher	INST CHEMICAL ENGINEERS	en
heal.journalName	CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1205/026387698525711	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000078230500005	en
dc.identifier.volume	76	en
dc.identifier.issue	A8	en
dc.identifier.spage	911	en
dc.identifier.epage	920	en