RTD in Microreactors

This lecture covers Residence Time Distribution (RTD) in microreactors, focusing on the effect of radial dispersion, flow maldistribution, and different reactor configurations. It discusses Taylor-Aris correlation, axial and radial dispersion, and the impact of molecular diffusion on RTD. Examples of RTD in microchannels, coiled tubes, and segmented flow are presented, highlighting the influence of flow characteristics on RTD broadening and narrowing. The lecture also explores the enhancement of RTD through secondary radial flow in microchannel reactors. Various dispersion models and their implications on RTD are analyzed, providing insights into optimizing RTD in microreactors for efficient chemical reactions.