Regenerator size/spent catalyst

A schematic diagram of a typical industrial FCC regenerator is shown in Fig. 9.23. The spent catalyst particles are circulated through the regenerator. The orientation, size and location of the spent catalyst distributor are important parameters controlling solids mixing. The regenerated catalyst is withdrawn from the outlet located at the... 

Unlike the catalytic reaction discussed above, gas-solid reactions involve the solid particle as well as the gas in the reaction. Typical examples of industrial applications include spent FCC catalyst regeneration, calcination, coal combustion, gasification, and silicon chlorination. Owing to the solid particle involvement in the reaction, significant changes in the chemical compositions and physical properties of the particles occur during the reaction. Particles reduce in size and/ or increase in porosity in some reactions like coal combustion, whereas particles increase in size and/or decrease in porosity in other reactions such as limestone sulfation. As a result, the particle properties vary unlike those particle properties in catalytic reactions. However, as with catalytic reactions, gas-solid reactions take place on the particle surface as gas reactant adsorbs to the surface. 

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