Heterogeneous reactors
Multi-phase Reaction Systems at the Best Price from Foeth
Many industrial processes involve the different states of matter. These are multi-phase processes, which may or may not use catalysts to promote the development of reactions. At Foeth, we have a large stock of used heterogeneous reactors that are ideal for these types of chemical reactions. Visit our facilities in Barneveld, Netherlands, to see all the types of reactors available. You can also request information directly from our website. All reactors in the catalog are available, ready for sale and delivery. We provide no-obligation quotes.
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Heterogeneous Reactors: Definition and Industrial Design
Heterogeneous reactors are systems where the chemical reactions involve multiple phases. In some processes, all three states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas—may coexist, while others are biphasic: solid-gas, solid-liquid, or liquid-gas.
In some heterogeneous systems, the solids involved act as catalysts, which are used to accelerate the reaction rates. These systems are called heterogeneous catalytic reactors. Although there are also heterogeneous systems without catalysts, the coexistence of multiple phases is always necessary.
Heterogeneous reactions involving a solid phase are carried out in moving bed reactors, fluidized bed reactors, or fixed bed reactors. The selection of used heterogeneous reactors depends on various criteria, such as minimizing reactor volume (tubular systems), maximizing heat transfer (fluidized bed), or any other variable that improves the process's efficiency or economy.
Types of Used Heterogeneous Reactors in the Foeth Catalog
In Foeth’s industrial catalog, you’ll find a wide variety of used heterogeneous reactors suited to different industrial processes, including:
Fluidized Bed Reactor: A multi-phase system where a fluid (gas or liquid) is fed from the base to a bed containing the solid (catalyst) at a velocity that suspends the particles. Fluidization enhances contact and improves conversion. It is ideal for processes where maximizing heat transfer is required.
Fixed or Packed Bed Reactor: Tubular reactors in which the catalyst remains stationary, and the reactants pass through the bed at a specific velocity. They offer great versatility in defining operating conditions but have limitations in heat transfer.
Moving Bed Reactor: Similar to the packed bed, a fluid (gas or liquid) passes through a packed bed, where the solid is introduced at the top of the reactor and moves downward, exiting at the bottom.
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