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ABSTRACT In the current study, a novel thermally coupled reactor with radial-flow pattern named as Radial Flow-Coupling Reactor (RF-CR) is modeled for heavy paraffin dehydrogenation. In this novel structure, the… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT In the current study, a novel thermally coupled reactor with radial-flow pattern named as Radial Flow-Coupling Reactor (RF-CR) is modeled for heavy paraffin dehydrogenation. In this novel structure, the cross-section area of the Radial Flow-Tubular Reactor is sliced into some subsections. The necessary heat for heavy paraffin dehydrogenation in the endothermic side is supplied by the catalytic nitrobenzene hydrogenation in the exothermic side. The results of modeling represent 12.4 tons per day enhancement in the olefin production rate in comparison with non-coupling configuration using the same catalyst loading and duty. Besides, aniline as an additional valuable product is produced ∼17.45 tons per day in exothermic side of RF-CR.
Journal Title: Petroleum Science and Technology
Year Published: 2017
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