Abstract

Numerous continuous intensified reactors are now accessible on the market that offer enhanced thermal performances in a continuous reactor. Such reactors are then particularly suited to fast and highly exothermic reactions. In this paper, the ability to also manage a slow and equilibrated system, the methyl acetate esterification reaction, on condition of intensification in terms of design and operating conditions is presented. To achieve this purpose, a new kinetics model has been developed and validated from experiments carried out in a lab scale batch reactor. Implemented in a simulation framework, this model leads to an intensified design of the reactor and the associated operating conditions. All this intensification methodology has been supported and validated by experimental studies.

Recommended Citation

Elgue, Sebastien; Devatine, Audrey; Prat, Laurent E.; Cognet, Patrick; Cabassud, Michel; Gourdon, Chrsitophe; and Chopard, Fabrice (2009) "Intensification of Ester Production in a Continuous Reactor," International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering: Vol. 7: A24.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijcre/vol7/A24