Abstract: Flow distribution is
often a problem in the operation of the packed bed reactor. The problem is often
referred as flow maldistribution and formation of localized hot spot region.
This research is generally aimed to predict
fluid flow distribution in the packed bed containing porous media by
finite difference method using the software MS. Excel. Model verification
result shows conformity between analytic method and result of calculation. Simple study of the
finite difference method using the software MS. Excel can describe the fluid
velocity profile in a packed bed containing porous media. This profile is
similar with experiment of Kufner and Hofmann (1990) and Stephenson and
Stewart (1986). The simulation was performed
to determine the effect of process variables on the fluid flow velocity profile. Particle
diameter influences fluid flow velocity. Bulk porosity also influences fluid
flow velocity at axis up to certain distance from wall of reactor.
Keywords: finite difference method, flow distribution, packed bed
reactor
Penulis: Hidayati, Muhammad
Dani Supardan
Kode Jurnal: jpkimiadd120029
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