New adaptable catalytic reactor methodologies for Process Intensification

Specific challenge:The reduction of the number of steps and unit operations in industrial processes is a key factor in achieving process intensification, improving the efficiency in the use of resources, and reducing the impact on the environment. Continuous scalable processes using intensified equipment are key to enable flexible and decentralised production at high process performance.

Scope:Projects should develop new adaptable reactor concepts to reduce the number of process steps and unit operations for industrially relevant processes, by the redesign and merging of critical reaction steps and subsequent process steps, such as separation and work-up or by allowing new operating windows that are not accessible using conventional equipment. Projects should include the design of the corresponding reactor equipment, in close co-operation of the engineering and equipment manufacturing sectors with process industries.

Application areas targeted include new adaptable catalytic sche