Process Intensification: Mixing and Reactions

This lecture explores the impact of mixing on chemical reactions, covering topics such as mixing classes, segregation effects, and the influence of segregation intensity on reactor performance and selectivity. It delves into macromixing, mesomixing, and micromixing, discussing their roles in controlling chemical reactions. The lecture also examines the kinetics of segregation decay, the quality of mixing in different reactor types, and the effects of segregation on reaction rates and product distribution. Through detailed examples and theoretical explanations, the instructor provides insights into how mixing characterization can enhance process intensification and green chemistry practices.