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Experimental Methods in Kinetic Studies

Wojciechowski, Bohdan; Rice, Norman

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Table of Contentsvii
  • Prefacev
  • Introduction1
  • Chapter 1. Reactor Types and their Characteristics.5
  • A Broad Classification of Reactor Types5
  • The Batch Reactor5
  • The Plug Flow Reactor8
  • The Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor12
  • Other Reactor Types15
  • General Thoughts on Reactor Configurations18
  • Chapter 2. Collecting Data under Isothermal Operation21
  • Collecting Raw Data21
  • Data Processing and Evaluation Methods26
  • Converting from Concentrations to Mole Fractions28
  • Calculating Reaction Rates30
  • Summary39
  • Chapter 3. Using Kinetic Data in Reaction Studies.41
  • The Rate Expression41
  • Formulating Kinetic Rate Expressions41
  • Formulating Elementary Rate Expressions42
  • Identifying the Region of Kinetic Rate Control46
  • Formulating Mechanistic Rate Expressions47
  • Uses of the Mechanistic Rate Expression58
  • Summary58
  • Chapter 4. Difficulties with Mechanistic Rate Expressions61
  • Problems of Parameter Scaling61
  • The Catalytic Rate Expression67
  • The Integral Method of Data Interpretation69
  • Caveat70
  • Chapter 5. The Theory of Temperature Scanning Operation71
  • The Fundamentals71
  • Operating a Tempe Scanning Reactor72
  • Application to Various Reactor Types73
  • Temperature Scanning Batch Reactor73
  • Temperature Scanning Plug Flow Reactor78
  • Temperature Scanning Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor90
  • The Temperature Scanning Stream Swept Reactor95
  • Advanced Scanning Modes116
  • Flow Scanning Modes119
  • A Simplified Method of Temperature Scanning124
  • Interpreting TSR Data Using Integrated Rate Expressions125
  • The Future of Temperature Scanning126
  • Chapter 6. Verification of Kinetic Dominance127
  • Reaction Rates: Identifying Extraneous Effects127
  • Testing for Non-Chemical Influences128
  • Catalyst Instabilities132
  • A Suggestion142
  • Chapter 7. Processing of Data143
  • Introduction143
  • Transforming Analytical Results for Data Fitting144
  • Calculating Fractional Conversion153
  • Dealing with Noise in Experimental Data166
  • Data Fitting175
  • Suggested Procedures for Data Clean-up178
  • A Quick Review of Matrix Operations in Mass Balancing178
  • Chapter 8. Fitting Rate Expressions to TSR Data183
  • Fitting Rate Expressions to Experimental Data183
  • Optimization Algorithms184
  • Summary of Optimization Methods193
  • Choosing a Data Fitting Procedure194
  • Chapter 9. Interpretation of Rate Parameters197
  • The Parameters Involved in Rate Expressions197
  • The Fundamental Constraints on Activation Energies197
  • Fundamental Constraints on Frequency Factors200
  • Frequency Factors and Activation Energies in Mechanisms202
  • Fundamental Constraints on Heat of Adsorption203
  • Fundamental Constraints on the Entropy of Adsorption204
  • Experimental Rate Parameters in Catalytic Reactions207
  • Understanding Rate Parameters209
  • Chapter 10. Statistical Evaluation of Multiparameter Fits211
  • Introduction211
  • The Parity Plot212
  • A List of Suggested Procedures for Data Fitting221
  • Chapter 11. Experimental Studies Using TSR Methods223
  • Applications of Temperature Scanning Reactors223
  • The Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide224
  • Steam Reforming of Methanol237
  • The Hydrolysis of Acetic Anhydride248
  • Variants on the Methods of Data Interpretation261
  • Experimental Issues in TSR Operation263
  • Chapter 12. Using a Mechanistic Rate Expression265
  • A Plan of Action265
  • Maximizing the Conversion of Carbon Monoxide275
  • Designing Catalysts to Improve Performance279
  • A View of the Future of Kinetic Studies in Catalyst Development287
  • Chapter 13. TSR Hardware Configurations289
  • General289
  • The Flow Reactors290
  • Differences Between the TS-PFR and the TS-CSTR297
  • The Transient Reactors297
  • Summary300
  • References303
  • Index307
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780444513144
  • ISBN-13 9780080531366
  • Author Wojciechowski, Bohdan; Rice, Norman
  • Category Science
  • Subject Physical & Theoretical

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This book is a guide to kinetic studies of reaction mechanisms. It reviews conventional reactor types and data collection methods, and introduces a new methodology for data collection using Temperature Scanning Reactors (TSR). It provides a theoretical and practical approach to temperature scanning (TS) methodology and supports a revival of kinetic studies as a useful approach to the fundamental understanding of chemical reaction mechanisms and the consequential reaction kinetics.

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