Heat Transfer in Microreactors

This lecture covers heat transfer in microreactors, focusing on straight micro-channels, laminar velocity profiles, and the development of heat transfer correlations. It also discusses the use of microstructured heat exchangers/reactors, the impact of channel geometry on heat transfer, and strategies to reduce hot spot formation. The lecture delves into the thermal sensitivity analysis in microchannels, including the effects of segmented flow on heat transfer efficiency and the characteristic times for heat transfer. Additionally, it explores the thermal sensitivity in plug flow reactors, the importance of heat exchangers in gas-gas systems, and the use of multi-injection microreactors.