Modeling and Simulation of Heterogeneous Catalytic Processes

Heterogeneous catalysis and mathematical modeling are essential components of the continuing search for better utilization of raw materials and energy, with reduced impact on the environment. Numerical modeling of chemical systems has progressed rapidly due to increases in computer power, and is used extensively for analysis, design and development of catalytic reactors and processes. This book presents reviews of the state-of-the-art in modeling of heterogeneous catalytic reactors and processes.

1. Challenges in Reaction Engineering Practice of Heterogeneous Catalytic Systems

Milorad P. Dudukovic and Patrick L. Mills

2. Spatial Resolution of Species and Temperature Profiles in Catalytic Reactors: In-Situ Sampling Techniques and CFD Modeling

Claudia Diehm, Hüsyein Karadeniz, Canan Karakaya, Matthias Hettel and Olaf Deutschmann

3. Catalytic Combustion of Hydrogen, Challenges and Opportunities

John Mantzaras

4. Novel Developments in Fluidized Bed Membrane Reactor Technology Ivo Roghair, Fausto Gallucci and Martin van Sint Annaland

Chemical engineers in general, especially reaction engineers. University faculty, students and researchers as well as industrial researchers, mainly in chemical engineering/chemistry but also mechanical engineering (combustion engineers) and maybe some applied mathematicians.

• Reviews by leading authorities in the respective areas
• Up-to-date reviews of latest techniques in modeling of catalytic processes
• Mix of US and European authors, as well as academic/industrial/research institute perspectives
• Connections between computation and experimental methods in some of the chapters