Design, modeling and testing advanced fluidize bed reactors

This project aims to innovate in the field of chemical engineering by developing advanced fluidized bed reactors tailored for high-performance catalytic processes. Fluidized bed reactors offer superior heat and mass transfer capabilities, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications, including chemical synthesis, environmental remediation, energy conversion, and waste valorization.

Design: (i) Conceptualize and engineer reactor geometries and internal structures optimized for improved fluidization behavior and catalytic efficiency. (ii) Incorporate advanced materials and components that enhance reactor performance, stability, and durability. Modeling: (i) Develop detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to simulate and predict fluidization dynamics, reaction kinetics, heat and mass transfer phenomena within the reactor. (ii) Use simulation outcomes to refine reactor design, reduce experimental costs, and anticipate performance under various operational scenarios. Testing: (i) Construct and operate laboratory-scale prototypes to validate modeling predictions. (ii) Perform extensive experimental campaigns to evaluate reactor performance, catalyst behavior, and process optimization under realistic conditions.