The mechanical strength of solid catalysts is one of the key parameters for reliable and efficient perform-ance of a fixed bed reactor. Some recent developments and their basic mechanics within this context are review...The mechanical strength of solid catalysts is one of the key parameters for reliable and efficient perform-ance of a fixed bed reactor. Some recent developments and their basic mechanics within this context are reviewed. The main concepts discussed are brittle fracture which leads to the mechanical failure of the catalyst pellets, measurement and statistical properties of the catalyst strength data, and mechanical reliability of the catalyst pellets and their packed bed. The scientific basis for the issues on the catalyst mechanical properties calls yet for further elucidation and ad-vancement.展开更多
The pressure drop across a laboratory-scale catalyst packed bed with mechanical failure of catalyst pellets has been examined. It was found that the increased pressure drop can be described by a simplified model deduc...The pressure drop across a laboratory-scale catalyst packed bed with mechanical failure of catalyst pellets has been examined. It was found that the increased pressure drop can be described by a simplified model deduced from Ergun's equation. The pressure drop is determined mainly by the term of viscous energy loss.展开更多
文摘The mechanical strength of solid catalysts is one of the key parameters for reliable and efficient perform-ance of a fixed bed reactor. Some recent developments and their basic mechanics within this context are reviewed. The main concepts discussed are brittle fracture which leads to the mechanical failure of the catalyst pellets, measurement and statistical properties of the catalyst strength data, and mechanical reliability of the catalyst pellets and their packed bed. The scientific basis for the issues on the catalyst mechanical properties calls yet for further elucidation and ad-vancement.
文摘The pressure drop across a laboratory-scale catalyst packed bed with mechanical failure of catalyst pellets has been examined. It was found that the increased pressure drop can be described by a simplified model deduced from Ergun's equation. The pressure drop is determined mainly by the term of viscous energy loss.