Mathematical Modelling of Catalytic Fixed-Bed Reactor for Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane over Rh/Al2O3 Catalyst

Saidina Amin, N.A. and Yee, N.P. and Istadi, I. (2008) Mathematical Modelling of Catalytic Fixed-Bed Reactor for Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane over Rh/Al2O3 Catalyst. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis, 3 (1-3). pp. 21-29. ISSN 1978-2993

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Abstract

A one-dimensional mathematical model was developed to simulate the performance of catalytic fixed bed reactor for carbon dioxide reforming of methane over Rh/Al2O3 catalyst at atmospheric pressure. The reactions involved in the system are carbon dioxide reforming of methane (CORM) and reverse water gas shift reaction (RWGS). The profiles of CH4 and CO2 conversions, CO and H¬2 yields, molar flow rate and mole fraction of all species as well as reactor temperature along the axial bed of catalyst were simulated. In addition, the effects of different reactor temperature on the reactor performance were also studied. The models can also be applied to analyze the performances of lab-scale micro reactor as well as pilot-plant scale reactor with certain modifications and model verification with experimental data

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:fixed-bed; mass and energy balances; CORM; RWGS; simulation; Rh/Al2O3
Subjects:T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
Divisions:UNDIP Journal > Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis
Faculty of Engineering > Department of Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering > Department of Chemical Engineering
ID Code:207
Deposited By:Dr. Istadi Istadi
Deposited On:21 May 2009 11:54
Last Modified:16 Mar 2016 11:11

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