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Batch reactor scale-up of the mixing-sensitive Bechamp reaction based on the heat pulse method

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Knowledge and control of mixing in batch processes can prevent yield losses during scale-up. Therefore, in this study, a new heat-mixing model based ono the measurement of the heat distribution after an applied heat pulse, is proposed. The model was developed to predict mesomixing and support scale-up, scale-down, and design and optimisation of batch reactors. The proposed model considers the influences of rotational speed, stirrer type, solvent, stirrer-to-tank diameter, liquid-height-to-tank diameter, injection time, and pumping number. A strong correlation between the mixing time of the heat pulse method and the mass-transfer coefficient of the mixing-sensitive Bechamp reaction was observed.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Science
ISSN: 0009-2509
Volume: 247
Publication year:2022
Accessibility:Embargoed