Batch vs Continuous Reactors

This lecture discusses the advantages and limitations of batch reactors compared to continuous reactors, emphasizing high pressure processing and criteria for implementing continuous processing. It covers examples of technologies such as CSTR cascade, micro-reactors, and loop reactors. The instructor explains the typical setup of batch reactors, the volume vs time in a batch procedure, and reasons for low volumetric productivity. The lecture also explores the consequences of running processes in batch reactors, common measures to slow down chemical reactions, and the limits of batch reactor process optimization. Furthermore, it delves into continuous reactors, highlighting potential advantages like reduced reactor size, intensified technology adoption, and implications of reduced reactor size on heat transfer, mixing intensity, and homogeneous mixing.