Reactor

Abstract

A reactor is disclosed. The reactor according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: an outer housing having a first chamber formed therein; an inner housing disposed inside the outer housing, having a porous partition wall, and having a second chamber formed therein and isolated from the first chamber; and a catalyst layer formed on the partition wall of the inner housing. At the partition wall, a first fluid passing through the first chamber and a second fluid passing through the second chamber may continuously react by means of the catalyst layer to generate a reaction product.

Description

reactor

[0001] The present invention relates to a reactor. More specifically, it relates to a reactor capable of continuously performing a large-scale reaction.

[0002]

[0003] A continuous reactor, unlike a batch reactor, which processes reactants in batches, is designed to process reactants continuously. Because reactants are continuously added and products are continuously discharged, a continuous reactor can process larger quantities of materials more efficiently than a batch reactor.

[0004] However, conventional continuous reactors suffer from low reaction productivity and poor long-term stability. Therefore, research into high-efficiency and high-performance continuous reactors is urgently needed.

[0005]

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention is to provide a reactor capable of continuously producing a large amount of reaction products.

[0007]

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, a reactor is provided, comprising: an outer housing having a first chamber formed therein; an inner housing disposed inside the outer housing and having a porous partition wall and having a second chamber formed therein, the second chamber being isolated from the first chamber; and a catalyst layer formed on the partition wall of the inner housing, wherein a first fluid passing through the first chamber and a second fluid passing through the second chamber are continuously reacted by the catalyst layer in the partition wall to produce a reaction product.

[0009] At this time, the apparatus may further include a first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to the first chamber, a first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber, a second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the second chamber, and a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber.

[0010] At this time, the reaction product in a gaseous or liquid state is generated in the partition wall, the reaction product in a gaseous state flows into the second chamber, and the reaction product in a liquid state flows into the first chamber, and the first reactant and the reaction product in a liquid state can be discharged from the first discharge portion, and the second reactant and the reaction product in a gaseous state can be discharged from the second discharge portion.

[0011] In addition, it may further include a first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a gaseous state to the first chamber, a first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber, a second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a liquid state to the second chamber, and a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber.

[0012] At this time, the reaction product in a gaseous or liquid state is generated in the partition wall, the reaction product in a gaseous state flows into the first chamber, and the reaction product in a liquid state flows into the second chamber, and the first reactant and the reaction product in a gaseous state can be discharged from the first discharge portion, and the second reactant and the reaction product in a liquid state can be discharged from the second discharge portion.

[0013] In addition, the catalyst layer may further include a reaction accelerator that activates the catalyst.

[0014] According to another aspect of the present invention, a reactor is provided, comprising: an outer housing having a first chamber formed therein; an inner housing disposed inside the outer housing and having a porous partition wall and having a second chamber formed therein, the second chamber being isolated from the first chamber; a catalyst layer formed on the partition wall of the inner housing, the catalyst layer including a photocatalyst; and a light source unit that generates light using the catalyst layer; and in the partition wall, a first fluid passing through the first chamber and a second fluid passing through the second chamber are continuously reacted by the catalyst layer to generate a reaction product.

[0015] At this time, the device further includes a first supply unit that supplies a first reactant in a liquid state to the first chamber, a first discharge unit that discharges the first reactant from the first chamber, a second supply unit that supplies a second reactant in a gaseous state to the second chamber, and a second discharge unit that discharges the second reactant from the second chamber, and the light source unit is installed on the outer wall of the outer housing and can generate light toward the internal partition wall.

[0016] At this time, the reaction product in a gaseous or liquid state is generated in the partition wall, the reaction product in a gaseous state flows into the second chamber, and the reaction product in a liquid state flows into the first chamber, and the first reactant and the reaction product in a liquid state can be discharged from the first discharge portion, and the second reactant and the reaction product in a gaseous state can be discharged from the second discharge portion.

[0017] In addition, the device further includes a first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a gaseous state to the first chamber, a first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber, a second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a liquid state to the second chamber, and a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber, and the light source unit is installed inside the inner housing and can generate light toward the partition wall.

[0018] At this time, the reaction product in a gaseous or liquid state is generated in the partition wall, the reaction product in a gaseous state flows into the first chamber, and the reaction product in a liquid state flows into the second chamber, and the first reactant and the reaction product in a gaseous state can be discharged from the first discharge portion, and the second reactant and the reaction product in a liquid state can be discharged from the second discharge portion.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a reactor is provided, comprising: an outer housing having a first chamber formed therein; an inner housing disposed inside the outer housing and having a porous partition wall and having a second chamber formed therein and isolated from the first chamber; a catalyst layer formed on the partition wall of the inner housing, which includes an electrochemical catalyst; and an electric supply unit for supplying or removing a charge to the catalyst layer; and in the partition wall, a first fluid passing through the first chamber and a second fluid passing through the second chamber are continuously reacted by the catalyst layer to produce a reaction product.

[0020] At this time, an ion exchange membrane for exchanging ions is further included, which is installed in the first chamber to surround and isolate the inner housing, and the first chamber can be separated into a third chamber formed between the inner housing and the ion exchange membrane and a fourth chamber formed between the ion exchange membrane and the outer housing.

[0021] At this time, the apparatus may further include a first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to the third chamber, a first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the third chamber, a second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the second chamber, a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber, a third supply unit for supplying a third reactant in a liquid state to the fourth chamber, and a third discharge unit for discharging the third reactant from the fourth chamber.

[0022] At this time, the electric supply unit may include a cathode installed in one of the third chamber and the fourth chamber and an anode installed in the other of the third chamber and the fourth chamber.

[0023] At this time, the catalyst layer may further include a photocatalyst and a light source unit installed on the outer wall of the outer housing and emitting light toward the inner partition wall.

[0024] At this time, at least one of the ion exchange membrane, cathode and anode may include a light-transmitting material.

[0025] In addition, the second chamber further includes an ion exchange membrane that is installed in the second chamber and exchanges ions, and the second chamber can be separated into a third chamber that is isolated by being wrapped with the ion exchange membrane and a fourth chamber formed between the ion exchange membrane and the inner housing.

[0026] At this time, the apparatus may further include a first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to the fourth chamber, a first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the fourth chamber, a second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the first chamber, a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the first chamber, a third supply unit for supplying a third reactant in a liquid state to the third chamber, and a third discharge unit for discharging the third reactant from the third chamber.

[0027] At this time, the electric supply unit may include a cathode installed in one of the third chamber and the fourth chamber and an anode installed in the other of the third chamber and the fourth chamber.

[0028]

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a large number of reactions can be continuously performed through the outer wall of an inner housing having a large surface area.

[0030] Additionally, the volume of the reactor can be minimized by configuring the outer wall of the inner housing where the reaction takes place in a cylindrical shape.

[0031]

[0032] Figure 1 is a drawing showing the concept of a reactor according to the present invention.

[0033] Figures 2 and 3 are drawings showing a reactor according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figures 4 to 6 are drawings showing a reactor according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figures 7 to 9 are drawings showing a reactor according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figures 10 and 11 are drawings illustrating the formation of a catalyst layer in a reactor according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0037]

[0038] The terminology used in this application is solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0039] In this application, when a part is said to "include" a component, unless otherwise specifically stated, this does not exclude other components, but rather implies the inclusion of additional components. Furthermore, throughout the specification, the term "on" means located above or below the target part, and does not necessarily mean located above the direction of gravity.

[0040] In addition, the term "coupling" is used as a concept that encompasses not only cases where each component is physically in direct contact with the other components in the contact relationship between each component, but also cases where another component is interposed between each component and each component is in contact with the other component.

[0041] Additionally, while terms such as "first," "second," etc. may be used to describe various components, these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0042] The size and thickness of each component shown in the drawing are arbitrarily shown for convenience of explanation, and therefore the present invention is not necessarily limited to what is shown.

[0043] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a reactor according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same drawing numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0044] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the concept of a reactor according to the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are drawings showing a reactor according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the reactor (100) of the present invention includes an outer housing (110), an inner housing (120), and a catalyst layer (130).

[0046] The outer housing (110) and the inner housing (120) form a space where a reaction takes place in the reactor (100).

[0047] The outer housing (110) has an empty space inside to form a first chamber (112) inside, and the inner housing (120) is placed inside the first chamber (112) and forms a second chamber (122) isolated from the first chamber (112). The inner housing (120) may also have an empty space inside to form a second chamber inside. At this time, the inner housing (120) has a porous partition wall. Accordingly, a reaction may occur between the reactant of the first chamber (112) and the reactant of the second chamber (122) through the partition wall of the inner housing (120).

[0048] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the reactor (100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention may have a cylindrical structure for the outer housing (110) and the inner housing (120). At this time, the diameter of the inner housing (120) may be formed smaller than the diameter of the outer housing (110), so that the inner housing (120) may have a structure inserted into the interior of the outer housing (110). The second chamber (122) may have a cylindrical structure, and the first chamber (112) may have a pipe-shaped structure surrounding the cylindrical second chamber (122). In addition, the outer wall of the inner housing (120) may include a porous partition wall, so that a reaction may occur on the outer wall of the inner housing (120). The porous partition wall may include a porous material of various materials, such as a porous polymer membrane or a porous ceramic membrane.

[0049] In particular, the reactor (100) of the present embodiment can continuously perform a reaction between the first fluid and the second fluid by continuously supplying and discharging the first fluid and the second fluid to the first chamber (112) and the second chamber (122), respectively.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, in the present embodiment, the first fluid and the second fluid may be in a liquid and gaseous state, respectively. In this case, the porous barrier wall may have hydrophobic properties to restrict the movement of liquid-state reactants. For example, the porous barrier wall may be coated with a hydrophobic material. Gas molecules may pass through the hydrophobic porous membrane to reach the catalyst layer (130), but hydrophilic molecules in the liquid may not pass through the hydrophobic membrane.

[0051]

[0052] The reactor (100) of the present embodiment may include a first supply unit (151) for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to a first chamber (112), and a first discharge unit (152) for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber (112). Accordingly, the first reactant in a liquid state can be continuously passed into the first chamber (112).

[0053] In addition, the reactor (100) of the present embodiment may further include a second supply unit (153) for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the second chamber (122), and a second discharge unit (154) for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber (122). Accordingly, the first reactant in a gaseous state can be continuously passed into the second chamber (122).

[0054] At this time, the pressure and flow rate of the first fluid and the second fluid supplied to the first chamber (112) and the second chamber (122), respectively, can be controlled, so that the reaction speed can be controlled.

[0055] Therefore, in this embodiment, the reaction between the first reactant passing through the first chamber (112) and the second reactant passing through the second chamber (122) can occur continuously. In particular, a large amount of reaction can occur continuously through the outer wall of the inner housing (120) having a large surface area.

[0056]

[0057] The catalyst layer (130) is formed on the partition wall of the inner housing (120) to increase the reaction rate between the first fluid in the first chamber (112) and the second fluid in the second chamber (122).

[0058] In the bulkhead of this embodiment, the first fluid passing through the first chamber (112) and the second fluid passing through the second chamber (122) can react continuously by the catalyst layer (130) to produce a reaction product.

[0059] At this time, a gaseous reaction product is generated in the bulkhead of the present embodiment, and the reaction product can be introduced into the second chamber (122). At this time, the gaseous reaction product can be discharged together with the second reactant from the second discharge portion (154).

[0060] Additionally, a liquid reaction product is generated in the partition wall of the present embodiment, and the reaction product can be introduced into the first chamber (112). At this time, the liquid reaction product can be discharged together with the first reactant from the first discharge portion (152).

[0061] The reactor (100) of the present embodiment may further include a reaction promoting unit that activates the catalyst of the catalyst layer (130).

[0062] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, in the present embodiment, the catalyst layer (130) includes a photocatalyst, and the reaction accelerator may include a light source unit (140) that generates light to the catalyst layer (130).

[0063] For example, in the present embodiment, a photocatalytic material may be coated on a porous partition wall to form a catalyst layer (130) including a photocatalyst.

[0064] At this time, the photocatalyst may include at least one of titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), carbon nitride (C3N4), and cadmium sulfide (CdS), or a metal composite thereof. In addition, the photocatalyst may include a molecular catalyst having a photoreaction, or an organic composite.

[0065] When the photocatalyst contains titanium dioxide (TiO2) or zinc oxide (ZnO), it can exhibit high reactivity to light in the ultraviolet range, allowing it to be irradiated with light in the ultraviolet wavelength range as a light source. Furthermore, when the photocatalyst contains carbon nitride (C3N4) or cadmium sulfide (CdS), it can exhibit high efficiency when irradiated with light in the visible range as a light source.

[0066] Accordingly, the reactor (100) of the present embodiment can continuously perform various reactions, such as a reduction reaction of carbon dioxide, an oxidation reaction of water, or a reduction reaction of nitrogen, using a photocatalyst in the catalyst layer (130).

[0067] Photocatalysts can absorb light irradiated from a light source and generate electrons and holes. The charges generated by the photocatalyst can cause a photochemical reduction reaction on its surface, while the holes generated by the photocatalyst can cause a photochemical oxidation reaction on its surface.

[0068] For example, the reactor (100) of the present embodiment can continuously produce reaction products such as carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4), ethylene (C2H4), ethanol (C2H5OH), and hydrogen (H2) by supplying water to the first chamber (112) and carbon dioxide to the second chamber (122), thereby performing a reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and an oxidation reaction of water in the catalyst layer (130). In addition, the reactor (100) can continuously produce reaction products such as ammonia (NH3), hydrogen (H2), and the like by supplying water to the first chamber (112) and nitrogen to the second chamber (122), thereby performing a reduction reaction of nitrogen and an oxidation reaction of water in the catalyst layer (130).

[0069]

[0070] In addition, the light source unit (140) may be installed on the outer wall of the outer housing (110) and may generate light toward the partition wall of the inner housing (120). For example, the light source unit (140) of the present embodiment may include a cylindrical substrate (142) surrounding the outer housing (110) and an LED light source (144) positioned toward the outer housing (110). At this time, the outer housing (110) may be made of a transparent material that transmits light.

[0071]

[0072] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, a structure in which a liquid reactant and a gaseous reactant pass through the first chamber (112) and the second chamber (122) respectively is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and a structure in which a gaseous reactant and a liquid reactant pass through the first chamber (112) and the second chamber (122) respectively may also be included in the present invention.

[0073] Specifically, the reactor (100) of another embodiment may include a first supply portion (151) for supplying a first reactant in a gaseous state to a first chamber (112), and a first discharge portion (152) for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber (112).

[0074] In addition, it may further include a second supply unit (153) for supplying a second reactant in a liquid state to the second chamber (122) and a second discharge unit (154) for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber (122).

[0075] At this time, a gaseous reaction product is generated in the bulkhead, the reaction product flows into the first chamber (112), and the first reactant and the gaseous reaction product can be discharged together from the first discharge port (152).

[0076] Additionally, a liquid reaction product is generated in the bulkhead, the reaction product flows into the second chamber (122), and the second reactant and the liquid reaction product can be discharged together from the second discharge portion (154).

[0077] Additionally, the light source unit (140) is installed inside the inner housing (120) and can generate light toward the bulkhead.

[0078]

[0079] Figures 4 to 6 are drawings showing a reactor (200) according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] The reactor (200) according to the second embodiment of the present invention differs from the above-described embodiment in that it increases the reaction rate by using an electrochemical catalyst.

[0081] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, the outer housing (210) and the inner housing (220) may be the same as or similar to the above-described embodiment.

[0082] The catalyst layer (230) of the present embodiment is formed with a structure similar to that of the above-described embodiment and may include an electrochemical catalyst. For example, in the present embodiment, a catalyst layer (230) including an electrochemical catalyst may be formed by coating an electrochemical catalyst material on a porous barrier wall.

[0083] At this time, the electrochemical catalyst may include a metal powder, nanoparticles, or wire containing at least one of copper (Cu), gold (Au), and silver (Ag). In addition, the electrochemical catalyst is not limited to metals, and may include catalysts of various materials that induce an electrochemical reaction.

[0084] Additionally, in the reactor (200) of the present embodiment, the reaction promoting unit may include an electric supply unit (240) that supplies or removes electric charge to the catalyst layer (230).

[0085]

[0086] The reactor (200) of the present embodiment may further include an ion exchange membrane (216) that is installed in the first chamber (212) to surround and isolate the inner housing (220) and exchange ions. For example, the ion exchange membrane (216) may have a cylindrical structure and may be installed in a form inserted between the inner housing (220) and the outer housing (210).

[0087] The first chamber (212) can be separated into two chambers by the ion exchange membrane (216). The first chamber (212) can be separated and divided into a third chamber (213) formed between the inner housing (220) and the ion exchange membrane (216), and a fourth chamber (214) formed between the ion exchange membrane (216) and the outer housing (210).

[0088] At this time, for electrochemical reaction, electrolyte can be passed through the third chamber (213) and the fourth chamber (214), respectively.

[0089] Specifically, the reactor (200) of the present embodiment may include a first supply unit (251) for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to a third chamber (213), and a first discharge unit (252) for discharging the first reactant from the third chamber (213). In addition, the reactor may include a third supply unit (255) for supplying a third reactant in a liquid state to a fourth chamber (214), and a third discharge unit (256) for discharging the third reactant from the fourth chamber (214).

[0090] At this time, the electric supply unit (240) may include a cathode installed in one of the third chamber (213) and the fourth chamber (214), and an anode (242) installed in the other of the third chamber (213) and the fourth chamber (214). That is, the cathode and the anode (242) may be installed separately in the third chamber (213) and the fourth chamber (214).

[0091] The cathode is a reduction electrode and the anode is an oxidation electrode. A reduction reaction can occur at the electrode connected to the negative electrode of an external power source, making the negative electrode a cathode, and an oxidation reaction can occur at the electrode connected to the positive electrode, making it an anode.

[0092] In this embodiment, a cathode is installed in the third chamber (213) and catholyte can be continuously passed through it. In addition, an anode (242) is installed in the fourth chamber (214) and anolyte can be continuously passed through it.

[0093] For example, in the third chamber (213), the negative pole of the external power source may be connected to the outer wall of the inner housing (220), so that the outer wall of the inner housing (220) may become a cathode. In addition, an electrode connected to the positive pole of the external power source may be installed inside the fourth chamber (214), so that it may become an anode (242).

[0094] In addition, the reactor (200) of the present embodiment may include a second supply unit (253) for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the second chamber (222), and a second discharge unit (254) for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber (222). Accordingly, a reduction reaction may be performed by supplying electrons to the second reactant in a gaseous state supplied from the catalyst layer (230) to the second chamber (222).

[0095] For example, the reactor (200) of the present embodiment can continuously produce reaction products such as carbon monoxide (CO), methane (CH4), ethylene (C2H4), ethanol (C2H5OH), and hydrogen (H2) by supplying carbon dioxide to the second chamber (222) and performing a reduction reaction of the carbon dioxide in the catalyst layer (230). In addition, the reactor (200) can continuously produce reaction products such as ammonia (NH3), hydrogen (H2), and the like by supplying nitrogen to the second chamber (222) and performing a reduction reaction of the nitrogen in the catalyst layer (230).

[0096]

[0097] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, a structure in which a cathode is installed in the third chamber (213) and an anode (242) is installed in the fourth chamber (214) is exemplified, but this is not limited thereto, and depending on the type of reaction, an anode may be installed in the third chamber (213) and a cathode may be installed in the fourth chamber (214). At this time, anolyte and catholyte may pass through the third chamber (213) and the fourth chamber (214), respectively.

[0098] At this time, an oxidation reaction in which electrons are removed can occur for the second reactant in a gaseous state supplied from the catalyst layer (230) to the second chamber (222).

[0099]

[0100] Figures 7 to 9 are drawings showing a reactor (200′) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] The reactor (200′) according to the third embodiment of the present invention differs from the second embodiment described above in that it adds a photocatalytic reaction.

[0102] Referring to FIGS. 7 to 9, the catalyst layer (230) of the present embodiment may further include a photocatalyst, and the reaction accelerator may further include a light source (245) that is installed on the outer wall of the outer housing (210) and generates light toward the inner partition wall.

[0103] For example, the light source unit (245) of the present embodiment may include a cylindrical substrate (246) surrounding an external housing (210) and an LED light source (247) positioned toward the external housing (210). At this time, the external housing (210) may be made of a transparent material that transmits light.

[0104] At this time, at least one of the ion exchange membrane (216), cathode, and anode (242) may include a light-transmitting material. That is, if the ion exchange membrane (216), cathode, or anode (242) is arranged on the path through which light generated from the light source (245) reaches the catalyst layer (230), it may be made of a transparent material that transmits light.

[0105] Accordingly, in the catalyst layer (230), photocatalytic reaction and electrochemical catalytic reaction occur together, so that the reaction speed can be further improved.

[0106] FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are drawings illustrating the formation of a catalyst layer (230) of a reactor (200) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] Referring to FIG. 10, the catalyst layer (230) of the present embodiment may include a photocatalyst layer (234) and an electrochemical catalyst layer (236). At this time, the photocatalyst may include at least one of titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), carbon nitride (C3N4), and cadmium sulfide (CdS), or a metal composite thereof. In addition, the electrochemical catalyst may include a metal powder, nanoparticle, or wire including at least one of copper (Cu), gold (Au), and silver (Ag).

[0108] Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the porous partition wall (231) can be coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to impart hydrophobicity to the partition wall.

[0109] Referring to (c) and (d) of FIG. 11, a photocatalytic layer (234) can be formed by coating titanium dioxide (TiO2) on a porous barrier wall (232) coated with PTFE. In addition, an electrochemical catalyst layer (236) can be formed by additionally coating silver (Ag) particles on the porous barrier wall coated with PTFE.

[0110]

[0111] Meanwhile, in the second and third embodiments described above, a structure in which a component for an electrochemical catalytic reaction is installed in the first chamber (212) is exemplified, but this is not limited thereto, and a structure in which a component for an electrochemical catalytic reaction is installed in the second chamber (222) may also be included in the present invention.

[0112] Specifically, the reactor of another embodiment may be installed in a second chamber (222) and may include an ion exchange membrane for exchanging ions. Accordingly, the second chamber (222) may be separated into a third chamber surrounded by and isolated from the ion exchange membrane, and a fourth chamber formed between the ion exchange membrane and the inner housing.

[0113] At this time, it may include a first supply unit that supplies a first reactant in a liquid state to the fourth chamber, and a first discharge unit that discharges the first reactant from the fourth chamber. In addition, it may include a third supply unit that supplies a third reactant in a liquid state to the third chamber, and a third discharge unit that discharges the third reactant from the third chamber.

[0114] At this time, the electric supply unit (240) may include a cathode installed in one of the third chamber and the fourth chamber, and an anode installed in the other of the third chamber and the fourth chamber.

[0115] Additionally, the reactor may include a second supply portion for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the first chamber, and a second discharge portion for discharging the second reactant from the first chamber.

[0116]

[0117] Above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, but those of ordinary skill in the art will be able to modify and change the present invention in various ways by adding, changing, deleting or adding components, etc., within the scope that does not depart from the spirit of the present invention described in the claims, and this will also be considered to be included within the scope of the rights of the present invention.

[0118]

[0119] 100, 200, 200′: Reactor

[0120] 110, 210: External housing

[0121] 112, 212: Chamber 1

[0122] 213: Third Chamber

[0123] 214: Chamber 4

[0124] 216: Ion exchange membrane

[0125] 120, 220: Internal housing

[0126] 122, 222: Second Chamber

[0127] 130, 230: catalyst layer

[0128] 140, 245: Light source

[0129] 240: Electrical Supply Unit

[0130] 242: Anode

[0131] 151, 251: 1st Supply Division

[0132] 152, 252: First outlet

[0133] 153, 253: Second Supply Division

[0134] 154, 254: Second discharge section

[0135] 255: Third Supply Division

[0136] 256: Third outlet

Claims

1. An outer housing having a first chamber formed inside; An inner housing disposed inside the outer housing, having a porous partition wall and having a second chamber formed inside the outer housing and isolated from the first chamber; and Including a catalyst layer formed on the partition wall of the inner housing, A reactor in which a first fluid passing through the first chamber and a second fluid passing through the second chamber continuously react with each other through the catalyst layer in the above-mentioned partition wall to produce a reaction product.

2. In paragraph 1, A first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to the first chamber; A first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber; A second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the second chamber; and A reactor further comprising a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber.

3. In paragraph 2, The reaction product in a gaseous or liquid state is generated in the above-mentioned partition, the reaction product in a gaseous state flows into the second chamber, and the reaction product in a liquid state flows into the first chamber. In the above first discharge section, the first reactant and the reaction product in a liquid state are discharged. A reactor that discharges the second reactant and the reaction product in a gaseous state from the second discharge portion.

4. In paragraph 1, A first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a gaseous state to the first chamber; A first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber; A second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a liquid state to the second chamber; and A reactor further comprising a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber.

5. In paragraph 4, The reaction product in a gaseous or liquid state is generated in the above-mentioned partition, and the reaction product in a gaseous state flows into the first chamber and the reaction product in a liquid state flows into the second chamber. In the above first discharge section, the first reactant and the gaseous reaction product are discharged. A reactor that discharges the second reactant and the reaction product in a liquid state from the second discharge portion.

6. In paragraph 1, A reactor further comprising a reaction promoting unit that activates the catalyst of the above catalyst layer.

7. An outer housing having a first chamber formed inside; An inner housing disposed inside the outer housing, the inner housing having a porous partition wall and a second chamber formed inside the inner housing, the second chamber being isolated from the first chamber; A catalyst layer including a photocatalyst and formed on the partition wall of the inner housing; and It includes a light source unit that generates light with the above catalyst layer, A reactor in which a first fluid passing through the first chamber and a second fluid passing through the second chamber continuously react with each other through the catalyst layer in the above-mentioned partition wall to produce a reaction product.

8. In paragraph 7, A first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to the first chamber; A first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber; A second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the second chamber; and Further comprising a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber, The above light source unit is a reactor installed on the outer wall of the outer housing and generates light toward the internal partition wall.

9. In paragraph 8, The reaction product in a gaseous or liquid state is generated in the above-mentioned partition, the reaction product in a gaseous state flows into the second chamber, and the reaction product in a liquid state flows into the first chamber. In the above first discharge section, the first reactant and the reaction product in a liquid state are discharged. A reactor that discharges the second reactant and the reaction product in a gaseous state from the second discharge portion.

10. In paragraph 7, A first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a gaseous state to the first chamber; A first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the first chamber; A second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a liquid state to the second chamber; and Further comprising a second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber, The light source unit is a reactor installed inside the inner housing and generates light toward the partition wall.

11. In paragraph 10, The reaction product in a gaseous or liquid state is generated in the above-mentioned partition, and the reaction product in a gaseous state flows into the first chamber and the reaction product in a liquid state flows into the second chamber. In the above first discharge section, the first reactant and the gaseous reaction product are discharged. A reactor that discharges the second reactant and the reaction product in a liquid state from the second discharge portion.

12. An outer housing having a first chamber formed therein; An inner housing disposed inside the outer housing, the inner housing having a porous partition wall and a second chamber formed inside the inner housing, the second chamber being isolated from the first chamber; A catalyst layer including an electrochemical catalyst and formed on the partition wall of the inner housing; and It includes an electric supply unit that supplies or removes electric charge to the above catalyst layer, A reactor in which a first fluid passing through the first chamber and a second fluid passing through the second chamber continuously react with each other through the catalyst layer in the above-mentioned partition wall to produce a reaction product.

13. In paragraph 12, Further comprising an ion exchange membrane that is installed in the first chamber to surround and isolate the inner housing, and exchanges ions; A reactor wherein the first chamber is separated into a third chamber formed between the inner housing and the ion exchange membrane and a fourth chamber formed between the ion exchange membrane and the outer housing.

14. In paragraph 13, A first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to the third chamber; A first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the third chamber; A second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the second chamber; A second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the second chamber; A third supply unit for supplying a third reactant in a liquid state to the fourth chamber; and A reactor further comprising a third discharge unit for discharging the third reactant from the fourth chamber.

15. In paragraph 14, The above power supply unit, A cathode installed in one of the third chamber and the fourth chamber; and A reactor comprising an anode installed in another one of the third chamber and the fourth chamber.

16. In paragraph 15, The above catalyst layer further includes a photocatalyst, A reactor further comprising a light source unit installed on the outer wall of the outer housing and emitting light toward the inner partition wall.

17. In paragraph 16, A reactor, wherein at least one of the ion exchange membrane, cathode and anode comprises a light-transmitting material.

18. In paragraph 12, It is installed in the second chamber and further includes an ion exchange membrane for exchanging ions, A reactor in which the second chamber is separated into a third chamber that is isolated by being wrapped with the ion exchange membrane and a fourth chamber formed between the ion exchange membrane and the inner housing.

19. In paragraph 18, A first supply unit for supplying a first reactant in a liquid state to the fourth chamber; A first discharge unit for discharging the first reactant from the fourth chamber; A second supply unit for supplying a second reactant in a gaseous state to the first chamber; A second discharge unit for discharging the second reactant from the first chamber; A third supply unit for supplying a third reactant in a liquid state to the third chamber; and A reactor further comprising a third discharge unit for discharging the third reactant from the third chamber.

20. In paragraph 19, The above power supply unit, A cathode installed in one of the third chamber and the fourth chamber; and A reactor comprising an anode installed in another one of the third chamber and the fourth chamber.

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