Liquid-solid mass transfer in a rotor-stator spinning disc reactor

M. Meeuwse, J. Schaaf, van der, J.C. Schouten

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Abstract

Liquid-solid mass transfer coefficients in a rotor-stator spinning disc reactor are reported that were determined from measurements of reaction rates of the heterogeneously catalysed oxidation of glucose.The overall reaction rates are limited by both liquid-solid mass transfer and the intrinsic oxidation kinetics at the operating conditions used. The liquid-solid mass transfer increases with increasing rotational disc speed. The estimated liquid-solid mass transfer coefficient kLS increases from 1.5 · 10-4 m s-1 at 49 rad s-1 to 3 · 10-4 m s-1 at 181 rad s-1, which is at least a factor 3 higher than in conventional reactors.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE 21), 13-16 June 2010 Philadelphia United States
PagesAbstract 121-
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event21st International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE 21) - Philadelphia, PA, United States
Duration: 13 Jun 201016 Jun 2010

Conference

Conference21st International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering (ISCRE 21)
Abbreviated titleISCRE 21
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia, PA
Period13/06/1016/06/10

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