Aromatic Compound Reactor Mixing Member for Channeling Control
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aromatic compound reactors suffer from channeling phenomena and poor mixing efficiency during chlorination reactions, leading to reduced reaction efficiency and selectivity.
Innovation Solution
An aromatic compound reactor equipped with a mixing member that disperses reactants using a rotational flow induced by a mixing member with blades, enhancing the distribution and mixing of reactants within the reactor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If reactant is supplied through a nozzle at the bottom of the reactor, then the reaction can proceed, but channeling phenomenon occurs and mixing degree deteriorates significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The reactant supply system is segmented into multiple reactant distributors spaced apart from each other in the lower portion of the reactor, each forming a flow path to supply reactant through both ends. This segmentation prevents channeling by distributing reactant flow across multiple pathways rather than a single nozzle, thereby improving mixing degree while maintaining reaction efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
A mixing member is introduced as an intermediary device in the reaction space to enhance mixing between reactant and gas. The mixing member creates rotational flow that disperses the reaction solution, acting as a mediator to improve mixing degree without interfering with the primary reactant supply function
2Productivity
If reactant is supplied through a nozzle at the bottom of the reactor, then the reaction can proceed, but mixing efficiency is reduced due to poor mixing degree
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple reactant distributors spaced apart from each other create multiple flow paths for reactant supply, preventing channeling and improving mixing efficiency by distributing reactant across broader areas of the reaction space
Solution Approach 2:
The mixing member serves as an intermediary device that creates rotational flow to enhance mixing between reactant and gas phases, directly improving mixing efficiency while maintaining relatively simple device structure
3Speed
If mixing member is configured in the reactor, then average flow rate increases and back mixing is minimized, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mixing member is designed to create rotational flow that dynamically disperses the reaction solution throughout the reaction space. This dynamic motion increases the average flow rate and prevents back mixing by continuously moving the reactant mixture, achieving improved flow characteristics with minimal additional structural complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The mixing member increases the average flow rate and mixing efficiency, minimizing back mixing and unreacted sections, thereby improving the selectivity and productivity of the reaction.
Implementation Method 1
a mixing member provided in the reaction solution injection portion and dispersing the reaction solution in the reaction space using a rotational flow induced therein
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an aromatic compound reactor. The aromatic compound reactor of the present invention includes a mixing member therein so that a reactant may be evenly dispersed, thereby enhancing a flow rate of the reactant to improve the mixing degree between substances, increasing the mixing efficiency between reactants, and weakening an unreacted section in a lower portion of the reactor, thereby improving the selectivity of reactants. The aromatic compound reactor may thus improve the productivity and yield of the reactant.