Design parameter optimization of a membrane reactor for methanol synthesis using a sophisticated CFD model
Theresa Hauth, Konstantin Pielmaier, Vincent Dieterich, Nicolas Wein, H. Spliethoff, Sebastian Fendt
Abstract
A sophisticated CFD model of a membrane reactor for methanol synthesis from CO 2 is developed, with which key parameters for the general optimization of the construction and operation of membrane reactors for industrial applications are identified.
Topics & Concepts
Computational fluid dynamicsMethanolMembrane reactorNuclear engineeringProcess engineeringMaterials scienceMembraneChemistryComputer scienceMechanicsEngineeringPhysicsOrganic chemistryBiochemistryCatalysts for Methane ReformingCarbon Dioxide Capture TechnologiesMembrane Separation and Gas Transport