Characterization of flow distribution in microchannel reactors

• Published in: AIChE journal Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 418 - 425
• Main Authors: Pfeifer, P., Wenka, A., Schubert, K., Liauw, M. A., Emig, G.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01.02.2004; Wiley Subscription Services; American Institute of Chemical Engineers
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Chemical engineering; constant temperature anemometry; Exact sciences and technology; flow distribution; Flow velocity; hot wire anemometry; Hydrodynamics of contact apparatus; layer thickness; methanol-steam reforming; microchannel reactor; microstructure reactor; nanoparticle washcoat; Reactors; Scanning electron microscopy; Correlation; Homogeneity; Microreactor; Wire; Anemometry; Flow field

The applicability of thermal anemometry with constant wire temperature for characterization of the flow distribution in microchannel reactors was first proven by a comparison of simulation and experimental results using uncoated microchannels. The anemometry was then applied for structured reactor f...