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Preface
Appendix Diffusion Coefficients for Binary Gas Mixtures
1. Homogeneous Kinetics
Definitions and Review of Kinetics for Homogeneous Reactions
Scaleup and Design Procedures
Interpretation of Kinetic Data
Complex Kinetics
Nomenclature
Problems
References
2. Kinetic Models for Heterogeneous Reactions
Basic Steps for Solid-Catalyzed Reactions
External Mass Transfer Control
Models for Surface Reaction
Rate of Adsorption Controlling
Allowing for Two Slow Steps
Desorption Control
Changes in Catalyst Structure
Catalyst Decay
Nomenclature
Problems
References
3. Ideal Reactors
Batch Reactor Design
Continuous-Flow Reactors
Plug-Flow Reactors
Pressure Drop in Packed Beds
Nomenclature
Problems
References
4. Diffusion and Reaction in Porous Catalysts
Catalyst Structure and Properties
Random Capillary Model
Diffusion of Gases in Small Pores
Effective Diffusivity
Pore Size Distribution
Diffusion of Liquids in Catalysts
Effect of Pore Diffusion on Reaction Rate
Optimum Pore Size Distribution
Nomenclature
Problems
References
5. Heat and Mass Transfer in Reactors
Stirred-Tank Reactor
Reactor Stability
Packed-Bed Tubular Reactors
Radial Heat Transfer in Packed Beds
Alternate Models
Nomenclature
Problems
References
6. Nonideal Flow
Mixing Times
Pipeline Reactors
Packed-Bed Reactors
Nomenclature
Problems
References
7. Gas–Liquid Reactions
Consecutive Mass Transfer and Reaction
Simultaneous Mass Transfer and Reaction
Instantaneous Reaction
Penetration Theory
Gas-Film Control
Effect of Mass Transfer on Selectivity
Summary of Possible Controlling Steps
Types of Gas–Liquid Reactors
Bubble Columns
Stirred-Tank Reactors
Packed-Bed Reactors
Nomenclature
Problems
References
8. Multiphase Reactors
Slurry Reactors
Fixed-Bed Reactors
Nomenclature
Problems
References
9. Fluidized-Bed Reactors
Minimum Fluidization Velocity
Types of Fluidization
Reactor Models
The Two-Phase Model
The Interchange Parameter K
Model V: Some Reaction in Bubbles
Axial Dispersion
Selectivity
Heat Transfer
Commercial Applications
Nomenclature
Problems
References
10. Novel Reactors
Riser Reactors
Monolithic Catalysts
Wire-Screen Catalysts
Reactive Distillation
Nomenclature
Problems
References