PLUG FLOW

REACTOR
DWARAK S
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INTRODUCTION

> Reactor is the heart of chemical process.

> A vessel designed to contain chemical reactions is called a
reactor.
> An industrial reactor is a complex chemical device in
which heat transfer, mass transfer, diffusion and friction
may occur along with chemical with the provisions of
safety and controls.
BASIC PRINCIPLE OF REACTOR

> All chemical processes are centered in a

chemical reactor. The design of a chemical
reactor is the most important factor in
determining the overall process economics.
BASICS FOR DESIGN

> Reaction type

> Remove/Addition of heat
> Need for catalyst
> Phases involve
> The mode of temperature and pressure control
> Production capacity or flow
> Residence time
> Contact/mixing between the reactants
REACTOR TYPES

They can be classified according to the,

> Mode of operation.
> End use application
> No of phases.
> A catalyst is used.
CLASSIFICATION BY MODE OF OPERATION

 Batch reactors
 Continuous reactors
 Semi-batch reactors
PLUG FLOW REACTOR

Plug flow, or tubular, reactors consist of a hollow pipe or

tube through which reactants flow. Pictured below is a
plug flow reactor in the form of a tube wrapped around
an acrylic mold which is encased in a tank. Water at a
controlled temperature is circulated through the tank to
maintain constant reactant temperature.
PLUG FLOW REACTOR

> Reagents may be introduced into the reactor's inlet

> All calculations performed with PFR's assume no
upstream or downstream mixing.
> Has a higher efficiency than a CSTR at the same
value.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF PLUG FLOW DIAGRAM
APPLICATIONS OF PLUG FLOW REACTOR

> Plug flow reactor have a wide variety of applications

in either gas or liquid phase systems.
> Common industrial uses of tubular reactors are in
gasoline production, oil cracking, synthesis of
ammonia from its elements, and the oxidation of
sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide.
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