%0 Journal Article
	%A K. Vakhshouri and  M.M. Y. Motamed Hashemi
	%D 2007
	%J International Journal of Chemical and Molecular Engineering
	%B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
	%I Open Science Index 10, 2007
	%T Simulation Study of Radial Heat and Mass Transfer Inside a Fixed Bed Catalytic Reactor
	%U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/5281
	%V 10
	%X A rigorous two-dimensional model is developed for simulating the operation of a less-investigated type steam reformer having a considerably lower operating Reynolds number, higher tube diameter, and non-availability of extra steam in the feed compared with conventional steam reformers. Simulation results show that reasonable predictions can only be achieved when certain correlations for wall to fluid heat transfer equations are applied. Due to severe operating conditions, in all cases, strong radial temperature gradients inside the reformer tubes have been found. Furthermore, the results show how a certain catalyst loading profile will affect the operation of the reformer.

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