Collocation Analysis of Multicomponent Diffusion and Reactions in Porous Catalysts.
Abstract
A collocation method is given for steady-state simulation of multiple reactions in porous catalysts. A realistic multicomponent diffusion model is used, which includes an allowance for pore size distribution. Hyperbolic basis functions are introduced to represent the intraparticle profiles; compact solutions are thus obtained both in the presence and absence of fast reactions. Calculations for a six-component catalytic reforming system show that the catalyst performance is strongly affected by intraparticle diffusion. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA114580
Entities
People
- Jan P. Sorensen
- Warren E. Stewart
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison