Process intensification in chemical reactors: An overview in the heat exchanger perspective

DOI

10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_12How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Process intensification; Heat transfer; Heat Transfer Coefficient; Agitator profiles

Abstract

Temperature is one of the most important physical parameters in a chemical reaction. Exact temperature control is, hence, a major prerequisite for a chemical reaction to proceed. It also plays a pivotal role in deciding the rate of reaction and chemical kinetics. Heat transfer is, hence, of paramount importance in process chemical reactors and ensuring heat transfer rate is a critical step for ensuring good product yield and product quality. In modern industrial environment, where process cycle times have to be the barest minimum to ensure continuous product flow rates, a better means of heat transfer enhancement is essential. This study focuses on various devices and processes which can be used for obtaining enhanced heat transfer rates and compares their performances based on their heat transfer effectiveness and suitability for various industrial environments. Hence, an accurate understanding of the heat transfer rate is critical to finalize the process parameters so that the end objective of high heat transfer and thus less process time is achieved. The article focuses on the various parameters that has to be identified to achieve the same.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - K. Jayesh Jayan
AU  - P. S. Tide
AU  - N. Biju
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/25
TI  - Process intensification in chemical reactors: An overview in the heat exchanger perspective
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference Recent Advances in Materials, Processes and Technology for Sustainability (RAMPTS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 180
EP  - 190
SN  - 2590-3217
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_12
ID  - Jayan2025
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