Transport Effects in Heterogeneous Catalysis

This lecture covers the analysis of transport effects in heterogeneous catalysis, focusing on external and internal transport phenomena, rate data analysis, and computer exercises. The instructor explains the importance of understanding the impact of transport on reaction mechanisms and kinetics, emphasizing the significance of mass transfer in controlling reactions. Various correlations and dimensionless numbers are used to estimate transport coefficients, such as Sherwood and Schmidt numbers. The lecture also discusses the similarities between heat and mass transfer effects, highlighting the need to consider both in reactor modeling. Practical examples and calculations are provided to illustrate the concepts.