Spinning Disc Reactors: Principles and Applications

This lecture covers the working principles and applications of spinning disc reactors (SDRs) for process intensification in green chemistry. The SDR design involves a rotating disc creating a high-acceleration environment, leading to thin film flow and increased mass and heat transfer rates. The lecture discusses the scale-up considerations, hydrodynamics, and performance of SDRs, including the Rotor-stator SDR. Additionally, it explores the benefits, limitations, and potential applications of SDRs in various chemical processes, such as nitrations, polymerizations, and liquid-liquid extractions.