Research and development of micro-scale multiphase reaction processes

doi:10.3969/j.issn.0438-1157.2013.01.019

Abstract

Abstract: Micro-structured reactor (micro-reactor) is one of the core devices for micro-structured chemical system.Multiphase micro-reaction technology is important technical foundation for the enhancement of chemical engineering processes.In this review, the basic principles of micro-scale multiphase flow are reviewed, and the performance of micro-dispersion, micro-mass/heat transport and micro-mixing is presented.The characteristics and advantages of micro-reaction technology are summarized.Some typical multiphase micro-reaction processes are listed, and their enhancement of reaction results is discussed.The future development directions of micro-reaction technology are suggested based on the characteristics of micro-reactor.

Key words: micro-structured chemical system, micro-reactor, multi-phase reaction

摘要： 微结构反应器(微反应器)是微化工系统的核心装备之一,是实现化工过程强化的重要技术基础。从微尺度非均相反应过程的基本原理出发,系统综述了近十年来微尺度下多相流动、分散和传递等方面的相关报道,系统地介绍了一些典型微尺度非均相反应过程,分析总结了微尺度反应技术的优势和特点,并对未来微尺度反应技术的发展方向提出了展望。

关键词: 微化工系统, 微反应器, 非均相反应

CLC Number:

TQ025.5

LUO Guangsheng, WANG Kai, LV Yangcheng, WANG Yujun, XU Jianhong. Research and development of micro-scale multiphase reaction processes[J]. CIESC Journal, 2013, 64(1): 165-172.

骆广生, 王凯, 吕阳成, 王玉军, 徐建鸿. 微尺度下非均相反应的研究进展[J]. 化工学报, 2013, 64(1): 165-172.

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