New numerical algorithm for solving multidimensional heterogeneous model of the fixed bed reactor

被引:14
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作者
Petera, J. [1 ]
Nowicki, L. [1 ]
Ledakowicz, S. [1 ]
机构
[1] Tech Univ Lodz, Fac Proc & Environm Engn, PL-90924 Lodz, Poland
关键词
Fixed-bed reactor modeling; Heterogeneous model; Multi-scale simulation; Methanol synthesis; METHANOL SYNTHESIS; TRANSPORT; CFD;
D O I
10.1016/j.cej.2012.10.020
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Although there are many approaches to modeling of fixed-bed reactors none of the heterogeneous models is thoroughly solved in the space of all the four dimensions: the axial and radial directions of the reactor, catalyst particle radius and time. The full heterogeneous model of the fixed-bed reactor has been proposed and a new algorithm for numerical solution of the mathematical model developed in this paper. As a practical case study the proposed method is applied to simulate methanol synthesis fixed-bed reactor working under industrial conditions. The proposed algorithm of solving the set of differential equation for the momentum, mass and energy balances for the heterogeneous model proved to be very effective thanks to a universal coupling of macro- and micro-geometries represented by two finite element meshes system. The solution of the multidimensional model of methanol synthesis in a fixed bed reactor allows to follow concentration and temperature profiles not only along the catalyst height but also in radial direction as well as inside porous catalyst particle. The application of the numerical solution of the multidimensional heterogeneous model of methanol synthesis in the fixed bed revealed interesting phenomena inside the catalyst and in the reactor. An occurrence of the temperature maximum in a middle axial position due to change of both reversible reactions of methanol synthesis and water gas shift reaction from forward to backward direction was observed. The evolution in time of hot spots (temperature propagation) due to local decrease of catalyst diameter and bed porosity was demonstrated by using a transient simulation of the process. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:237 / 246
页数:10
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