Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association · 1967 · 11 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisIndustrial ChemistryReaction EngineeringCatalyst DesignCatalytic MaterialsCatalytic Reaction EngineeringCatalytic Reactor DesignIndustrial Catalytic ProcessesSupported CatalystsCatalyst Performance EvaluationCatalyst Support DesignCatalyst Support MaterialsCatalyst SupportsCatalyst-support InteractionsOxidationReaction Engineering Of Catalytic ReactorsSpace Velocities
In a stainless steel pilot plant system, operating with combined thermal incineration and catalytic oxidation, studies have been made of the influence of catalyst-support geometry on abatement efficiency. Catalyst supports tested were ceramic spherical pellets, metal foils, and ceramic honeycomb structures, all with precious metal catalyst. Data obtained cover a range of space velocities from 30,000 to 175,000 scf/hr— cu ft bed and a range of catalytic reactor temperatures from 150 to 450°C. Results show that optimum fume-abatement performance is obtained by combining incineration and catalytic oxidation and that catalyst support geometry has a significant effect on performance.