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Industrial Chemistry Reactions (3rd Edition): Kinetics, Mass and Heat Transfer in View of the Industrial Reactors Design

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 6422

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Elio Santacesaria

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CEO Eurochem Engineering LtD, 20139 Milano, Italy ex, University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy
Interests: kinetics; catalysis; reactor design and simulation; separation science
Prof. Dr. Riccardo Tesser

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NICL—Department of Chemical Science, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy
Interests: heterogenous catalysis; biomass transformation; green chemistry kinetics; mass transfer and industrial reactors
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Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Russo

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NICL—Department of Chemical Science, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy
Interests: chemical reaction engineering; kinetics; catalysis; reactor; modeling
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The first and second editions of the Special Issue entitled “Industrial Chemistry Reaction: Kinetics, Mass Transfer and Industrial Reactor Design” have both been successful. Two volumes have been published, each containing 11–12 different papers of high quality. It can be verified, on the Processes website, that the average number of paper downloads for the first volume is, in June 2023, 2600, with a range between a minimum of 1101 and a maximum of 7901. The second volume, although the deadline has recently expired, has collected an average number of paper downloads for each article of 1325 with a range of 359–3822. These data demonstrate that the papers published in Special Issues I and II have had a great visibility at an international level. For this reason, the Guest Editors have decided to promote a third edition of this Special Issue with a slight modification of the original title; it is thus entitled “Industrial Chemistry Reactions (3rd Edition): Kinetics, Mass and Heat Transfer in View of the Industrial Reactors Design”.

We would like to promote the publication of innovative approaches to catalysis, kinetics, mass and heat transfer, reactor design and simulation, and scale-up from laboratory to industrial plant. In particular, the publication of reviews on new trends and advances in the abovementioned fields are encouraged.

The aim of this proposed Special Issue is the same as that of the previous editions, that is, to collect contributions from experts worldwide in the field of industrial reactors design based on kinetic and mass transfer studies. The following areas/topics will be covered in this Special Issue:

  • Kinetic studies for complex reaction schemes (multiphase systems);
  • Kinetics and mass transfer in multifunctional reactors;
  • Reactions in a mass transfer dominated regime (fluid–solid and intraparticle diffusive limitations);
  • Kinetics and mass transfer modeling with alternative approaches (e.g., stochastic modeling);
  • Pilot plant and industrial-size reactor simulation and scale-up based on kinetic studies (lab-to-plant approach).

Thus, in this Special Issue, original manuscripts that stand as examples for the scientific and technological communities of the modern approach to the investigation of industrial chemistry reactions are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Elio Santacesaria
Prof. Dr. Riccardo Tesser
Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Russo
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • reactor design and simulation
  • kinetics of chemical reactions
  • complex reactions
  • multiphase systems
  • multifunctional reactors
  • transport phenomena

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Techno-Economic Analysis of Ethylene Adsorptive Separation Using Zeolite 13X in Oxidative Coupling of Methane Integrated Process
by Hamid Reza Godini, Nguyen Dang Huy, Lorenzo Ramponi, Nghiem Xuan Son, Babak Mokhtarani, Jens-Uwe Repke, Alberto Penteado, Giampaolo Manzolini, Alvaro Orjuela and Fausto Gallucci
Processes 2024, 12(8), 1759; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12081759 - 20 Aug 2024
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Performance analysis of the adsorptive separation of ethylene downstream of an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) process, being an alternative process for converting methane content of natural gas or other methane-rich sources to ethylene, was studied in this research for a production capacity [...] Read more.
Performance analysis of the adsorptive separation of ethylene downstream of an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) process, being an alternative process for converting methane content of natural gas or other methane-rich sources to ethylene, was studied in this research for a production capacity of 1 Mt/yr. This was motivated by observing promising adsorption characteristics and efficiency in the selective adsorption of ethylene using 13X zeolite-based sorbent. The energy and economic performance of alternative scenarios for retrofitting the adsorption unit into an integrated OCM process were analyzed. Simulations of the integrated OCM process scenarios include OCM unit, CO2-hydrogenation, ethane dehydrogenation and methane reforming sections. The use of efficient ethylene adsorption separation enabled the improvement of the economic and energy efficiency of the integrated OCM process under specific operating conditions. For instance, the invested amount of energy and the associated energy cost per ton of ethylene in the cryogenic ethylene-purification section of the integrated process using adsorption unit are, respectively, 75% and 89% lower than the reference integrated OCM process. Under the conditions considered in this analysis, the return on investment for the final proposed integrated OCM process structure using adsorption separation was found to be less than 9 years, and the potential for further improvement was also discussed. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Industrial Chemistry Reactions (3rd Edition): Kinetics, Mass and Heat Transfer in View of the Industrial Reactors Design)
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Catalytic Biomass Transformation to Hydrocarbons under Supercritical Conditions over Nickel Supported on Schungite
by Elena O. Schipanskaya, Antonina A. Stepacheva, Mariia E. Markova, Alexey V. Bykov, Alexander I. Sidorov, Valentina G. Matveeva, Mikhail G. Sulman and Lioubov Kiwi-Minsker
Processes 2024, 12(7), 1503; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12071503 - 17 Jul 2024
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Liquid fuel production from biomass-derived molecules has received great attention due to the diminished fossil fuel reserves, growing energy demand, and the necessity of CO2 emission reduction. The deoxygenation of oils and fatty acids is a promising process to obtain “green” diesel. [...] Read more.
Liquid fuel production from biomass-derived molecules has received great attention due to the diminished fossil fuel reserves, growing energy demand, and the necessity of CO2 emission reduction. The deoxygenation of oils and fatty acids is a promising process to obtain “green” diesel. Herein, we report the results of the study of the deoxygenation of stearic acid to alkanes as a model reaction. Series of Ni-supported on schungite were obtained by precipitation in subcritical water (hydrothermal deposition) and for comparison via wetness impregnation followed, in both cases, by calcination at 500 °C and a reduction in H2 at 300 °C. The catalyst obtained via hydrothermal synthesis showed a three-fold higher specific surface area with a four-fold higher active phase dispersion compared to the catalysts synthesized via conventional impregnation. The catalysts were tested in stearic acid deoxygenation in supercritical n-hexane as the solvent. Under optimized process conditions (temperature of 280 °C, hydrogen partial pressure of 1.5 MPa, and 13.2 mol of stearic acid per mol of Ni), a close to 100% yield of C10–C18 alkanes, containing over 70 wt.% of targeted n-heptadecane, was obtained after 60 min of reaction. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Industrial Chemistry Reactions (3rd Edition): Kinetics, Mass and Heat Transfer in View of the Industrial Reactors Design)
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Batch to Continuous: From Laboratory Recycle Trickle Bed Test Reactor Data to Full-Scale Plant Preliminary Design—A Case Study Based on the Hydrogenation of Resorcinol
by Steve D. Pollington, Bal S. Kalirai and E. Hugh Stitt
Processes 2024, 12(5), 859; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12050859 - 25 Apr 2024
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The fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors are starting to advocate for the use of flow chemistry due to reasons such as the environment, health and safety, efficiency, cost saving, and regulatory compliance. The use of a trickle bed or fixed bed system could [...] Read more.
The fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors are starting to advocate for the use of flow chemistry due to reasons such as the environment, health and safety, efficiency, cost saving, and regulatory compliance. The use of a trickle bed or fixed bed system could replace a batch autoclave typically used for hydrogenation reactions. However, there are few studies that detail the process from laboratory proof of concept through design to commercial realization. This study, using the production of 1,3-cyclohexanedione from the catalytic hydrogenation of resorcinol as a case study, demonstrates how the laboratory-scale recycle trickle bed can be used for catalyst screening and selection. Further, design data are generated by operation over a range of design superficial velocities and operating pressures that are used to derive a design correlation that is then used to specify a single stream plant at a level of definition consistent with a Preliminary Design for capital cost estimation. Finally, the further actions required in terms of data generation to increase the level of definition and confidence to a sanction grade or final design are discussed. Full article
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A Review on Lithium-Ion Battery Modeling from Mechanism-Based and Data-Driven Perspectives
by Cheng Ji, Jindong Dai, Chi Zhai, Jingde Wang, Yuhe Tian and Wei Sun
Processes 2024, 12(9), 1871; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12091871 - 1 Sep 2024
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As the low-carbon economy continues to advance, New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) have risen to prominence in the automotive industry. The design and utilization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which are core component of NEVs, are directly related to the safety and range performance of [...] Read more.
As the low-carbon economy continues to advance, New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) have risen to prominence in the automotive industry. The design and utilization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which are core component of NEVs, are directly related to the safety and range performance of electric vehicles. The requirements for a refined design of lithium-ion battery electrode structures and the intelligent adjustment of charging modes have attracted extensive research from both academia and industry. LIB models can be divided into mechanism-based models and data-driven models; however, the distinctions and connections between these two kinds of models have not been systematically reviewed as yet. Therefore, this work provides an overview and perspectives on LIB modeling from both mechanism-based and data-driven perspectives. Meanwhile, the potential fusion modeling frameworks including mechanism information and a data-driven method are also summarized. An introduction to LIB modeling technologies is presented, along with the current challenges and opportunities. From the mechanism-based perspective of LIB structure design, we further explore how electrode morphology and aging-related side reactions impact battery performance. Furthermore, within the realm of battery operation, the utilization of data-driven models that leverage machine learning techniques to estimate battery health status is investigated. The bottlenecks for the design, state estimation, and operational optimization of LIBs and potential prospects for mechanism-data hybrid modeling are highlighted at the end. This work is expected to assist researchers and engineers in uncovering the potential value of mechanism information and operation data, thereby facilitating the intelligent transformation of the lithium-ion battery industry towards energy conservation and efficiency enhancement. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Industrial Chemistry Reactions (3rd Edition): Kinetics, Mass and Heat Transfer in View of the Industrial Reactors Design)
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