1. Senior Design Project 2: Reactor Design and Simulation
Dr. Jia Li

2. Project Scope
Learn the importance of the reactor design of chemical processes
Perform a reactor conceptual design for a given reaction system
Sizing and modeling the reactor
Using process simulation tools (e.g. HYSYS, Aspen plus)
Using CFD-based tools (e.g. COMSOL)
Using other tools for calculation and optimization (e.g. MATLAB, EXCEL)
Write a design report as the deliverables
Need 3-4 students

3. Reactor Types for Conceptual Design
Adiabatic packed bed
Multitubular packed bed
Multistage packed bed with interstage heat removal
Radial flow packed bed
Fired tubular reactor
Bubbling Bed
Turbulent Bed
Spouted Bed
Fast Bed
Continuous catalyst regen

4. Reactor Modeling and Simulation

5. Why the Project is Important?
The reactor design is the most important part in the process design. However, the senior process design courses could not cover enough knowledge and practice.
This senior project would be a unique opportunity to have a comprehensive study on the reactor design.