A model-based precipitation study of copper-based catalysts
Peukert W, Hartig MAJ, Jacobsen N, Leuthold A (2015)
Publication Language: English
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2015
Journal
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Book Volume: 61
Pages Range: 2104-2116
Journal Issue: 7
DOI: 10.1002/aic.14810
Abstract
Numerical methods of particle technology are used to model the formation of catalyst precursors with the purpose to control disperse properties. A multicomponent and multiphase population balance model is applied to the precipitation of catalyst precursors in a T-mixer. Copper precursors are chosen to be investigated in detail as a basis for catalysts with a broad range of applications such as in methanol synthesis, water-gas shift and hydrogenation reactions. The simulations results could be validated by ex situ measurements such as the pH of the suspension, the solid dry weight of the precipitate, and the yield. Simulations show that dissociation reactions of copper and carbonate species in water control significantly the formation of Georgeite. Consumption of the copper component by solid formation can be controlled in a range of 20-100% by the adjustment of the pH of the copper nitrate reactant solution.
Authors with CRIS profile
Wolfgang Peukert
Lehrstuhl für Partikelsynthese (LFG)
Martin Andreas Johannes Hartig
Lehrstuhl für Partikelsynthese (LFG)
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Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Peukert, W., Hartig, M.A.J., Jacobsen, N., & Leuthold, A. (2015). A model-based precipitation study of copper-based catalysts. AIChE Journal, 61(7), 2104-2116. https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.14810
MLA:
Peukert, Wolfgang, et al. "A model-based precipitation study of copper-based catalysts." AIChE Journal 61.7 (2015): 2104-2116.
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