Polymerisation of Ethylene
by Paul Allemeersch
Focusses on the necessary aspects of the reactor are treated, and then combined in a simple off-line model, valid for all commercial types of catalysts. This book includes a detailed method to scale-up products from the laboratory directly to the full scale loop reactor is given.
Hardcover
English
Brand New
Publisher Description
This book presents all information necessary to understand the functioning of a slurry loop reactor for the polymerisation of ethylene into high density polyethylene, and to operate it accordingly. All discussions are based on experimental data from the operation of full scale commercial loop reactors. Methods for off-line modelling and scaling-up from lab to full scale are included, as well as the answers to important questions on the running of two loop reactors in series.Building knowledge from full scale industrial experience. This highly accessible book makes one understand the functioning of slurry loop reactors for the polymerisation of ethylene, and how to operate them. Its methods include off-line modelling, scaling-up and running reactors in series. It is inspiring for all production and process engineers, showing, for the first time, how with full scale reactor data the link is made between firm basic theory and the most practical operating guidelines.
Author Biography
Paul Allemeersch, Tessenderlo, Belgium.
Table of Contents
From the Contents:The Loop Reactor Circulation Pump Power 15The Functioning of the Settling LegsThe Settling of the Polymer in the Settling LegsCatalyst Activity and ProductivityThe 1/1 HypothesisCatalyst Residence Time DistributionCatalyst Activity ProfilesConversionsEthylene Concentration Profile in the LoopSimple Reactor ModelCorrelations by Linear RegressionScaling-Up from Bench to LoopTwo Loop Reactors in Series
Long Description
This book presents all information necessary to understand the functioning of a slurry loop reactor for the polymerisation of ethylene into high density polyethylene, and to operate it accordingly. All discussions are based on experimental data from the operation of full scale commercial loop reactors. Methods for off-line modelling and scaling-up from lab to full scale are included, as well as the answers to important questions on the running of two loop reactors in series. Building knowledge from full scale industrial experience. This highly accessible book makes one understand the functioning of slurry loop reactors for the polymerisation of ethylene, and how to operate them. Its methods include off-line modelling, scaling-up and running reactors in series. It is inspiring for all production and process engineers, showing, for the first time, how with full scale reactor data the link is made between firm basic theory and the most practical operating guidelines.
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