Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Fouling in continuous reactors presents a significant challenge in the process intensification of specialty polymers. While in continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTRs) fouling is minimal, tubular reactors experience severe fouling, sometimes leading to complete blockage. Therefore, it is crucial to understand process and design conditions contributing to deposit formation. In this work, the impact of geometry, mixing elements, novel coatings, and ultrasonic waves are tested on tubular reactors for the polymerization of polyvinylpyrrolidone.
Source: Chemie Ingenieur Technik
Authors: Stefan Welzel, Ulrich Nieken
Institution: University of Stuttgart
Language: English
Topic: Fluid Dynamics and Mixing
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,840
Funder: Universität Paderborn
OpenAlex ID: W4403139826