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Pluidized bed reactors are catalytic
reactors in which the catalyst ts
fluidized within the reactor. The
fluidized bed reactor shown on the leit
is used in an memeration process
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Fluidized bed reactors are
heterogeneous catalytic reactors in
which the mass of catalyst is fluidized.
This allows for extensive muang in all
directions, A result of the mixing is
excellent temperature stability and
increased mass-transfer and reaction
tates
Fluidized bed reactors are capable of
handling large amounts of feed and
catalyst. Pictured to the leftis a
Sy ee WEE fluidized catalytic cracking reactor
‘ epee i beme lifted into place.
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The movie on the left shows the
operation of a fuidized bed reactor.
Before the reactor ts started the
catalyst pellets le on a grate at the
bottom of the reactor. Reactants are
pumped into the reactor through a
distributor continuously, causing the
bed to become fluidized ~The reactants
react due to the presence of the
catalyst pellets, forming products that
are removed continuously.
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Fluidized bed reactors are generally
very large. They must be designed so
that the fluid flowrate is sufficient to
suspend the catalyst particles. The
particles typically range in size from 10
- 300 microns
When designing a fluidized bed reactor,
the catalyst life must also be taken into
account, Most fluidized bed reactors,
such as the ones shown here havea
separate compartment to regenerate
the catalyst, like those pictured.
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