Abstract
Fluidized bed reactors are essential in a wide range of industrial applications, encompassing processes such as Fischer–Tropsch synthesis and catalytic cracking. The optimization of performance and reduction in energy consumption in these reactors necessitate the use of efficient heat transfer mechanisms. The present work examines the considerable impact of tube end geometries, superficial gas velocity, and radial position on heat transfer coefficients within fluidized bed reactors. It was found that the tapered tube end configurations have been empirically proven to improve energy efficiency in fluidized bed reactors significantly. For example, at a superficial gas velocity of 0.4 m/s, the tapered end form's local heat transfer coefficient (LHTC) demonstrated a significant 20% enhancement compared to the flat end shape. The results and findings of this work make a valuable contribution to the advancement of complex models, enhance the efficiency of fluidized bed reactor processes, and encourage further investigation into novel tube geometries.
Recommended Citation
L. S. Sabri et al., "Enhancing Heat Transfer Performance In Simulated Fischer–Tropsch Fluidized Bed Reactor Through Tubes Ends Modifications," ChemEngineering, vol. 7, no. 5, article no. 85, MDPI, Oct 2023.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering7050085
Department(s)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Publication Status
Open Access
Keywords and Phrases
fluidized bed reactor; heat exchanging tubes; local heat transfer coefficient (LHTC); multiphase flow system; transport phenomena; tubes' end shape
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
2305-7084
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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© 2023 The Authors, All rights reserved.
Creative Commons Licensing
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Publication Date
01 Oct 2023
