(476av) Microfibrous Supported Catalysts/Sorbents: High Contacting Efficiency Heterogeneous Contacting Systems
AIChE Annual Meeting
2006
2006 Annual Meeting
Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division
Poster Session: Catalysis and Reaction Engineering Division Poster Session
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
An innovative contacting system involving Microfibrous Supported Catalyts/Sorbents (MSCS) showed higher reaction rates compared to packed beds and monoliths. MSCS systems use 50-300 micron in diameter catalyst/sorbent particles entrapped within a microfibrous matrix. The radial micro mixing and elimination of channeling achieved using this micro-structured material lead to better utilization of catalysts. High voidages and ease of pleating microfibrous media helped reduce the pressure drop considerably.Choice of metal, polymer or ceramic microfibers can be made depending on the operating conditions of the application.