Optimizing Reactors Selection and Sequencing：Minimum Cost versus Minimum Volume

doi:10.1016/S1004-9541(14)60092-6

Abstract

Abstract: The present investigation targets minimum cost of reactors in series for the case of one single chemical reaction, considering plug flow and stirred tank reactor(s) in the sequence of flow reactors. Using Guthrie's cost correlations three typical cases were considered based on the profile of the reaction rate reciprocal versus conversion. Significant differences were found compared to the classical approach targeting minimum total reactor volume.

Key words: cost, optimization, flow reactor, reactors in series, reactor selection

摘要： The present investigation targets minimum cost of reactors in series for the case of one single chemical reaction, considering plug flow and stirred tank reactor(s) in the sequence of flow reactors. Using Guthrie's cost correlations three typical cases were considered based on the profile of the reaction rate reciprocal versus conversion. Significant differences were found compared to the classical approach targeting minimum total reactor volume.

关键词: cost, optimization, flow reactor, reactors in series, reactor selection

Rachid Chebbi. Optimizing Reactors Selection and Sequencing：Minimum Cost versus Minimum Volume[J]. Chin.J.Chem.Eng., 2014, 22(6): 651-656.

Rachid Chebbi. Optimizing Reactors Selection and Sequencing：Minimum Cost versus Minimum Volume[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2014, 22(6): 651-656.

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