Catalytic Fixed‐Bed Reactors

Abstract The sections in this article are Introduction Catalyst Shapes for Fixed‐Bed Reactors Random Packings Monoliths Gas Flow and Pressure Drop in Fixed Beds Heat Transfer in Catalyst‐Filled Tubes Comparison of Different Catalyst Shapes Types of Fixed‐Bed Reactor Adiabatic Reactors Multi‐Stage Reactors Cooled or Heated Multitubular Fixed‐Bed Reactors Heat‐Transfer Media Design Concepts for Exothermic Reactions Design Concepts for Endothermic Reactions Reaction Control by Controlling the Heat‐Transfer Medium Temperature Reaction Control through Catalyst Activity Profile Multifunctional Fixed‐Bed Reactors Heat‐Integrated Reactors Heat‐Integrated Reactors for Exothermic Reactions Heat‐Integrated Reactors for Endothermic Reactions Sorptive and Membrane Reactor Concepts Safety Issues of Fixed‐Bed Reactors Parametric Sensitivity and Run‐Away Wrong‐Way Behavior and Transient Run‐Away Decoking of Fixed‐Bed Reactors Other Safety Aspects Conclusions