Single particle modelling for olefin polymerization on supported catalysts: A review and proposals for future developments

TF McKenna, JBP Soares - Chemical Engineering Science, 2001 - Elsevier
In the present article, we review the state-of-the-art models for single particle olefin
polymerization models. Special attention is paid to particle growth, polymerization rates …

CFD simulation of fluidized bed reactors for polyolefin production–A review

MJH Khan, MA Hussain, Z Mansourpour… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2014 - Elsevier
This literature survey focuses on the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in
various aspects of the fluidized bed reactor. Although fluidized bed reactors are used in …

Filtered and heterogeneity‐based subgrid modifications for gas–solid drag and solid stresses in bubbling fluidized beds

S Schneiderbauer, S Pirker - AIChE Journal, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Two different approaches to constitutive relations for filtered two‐fluid models (TFM) of gas–
solid flows are deduced. The first model (Model A) is derived using systematically filtered …

Comparative analysis of subgrid drag modifications for dense gas‐particle flows in bubbling fluidized beds

S Schneiderbauer, S Puttinger, S Pirker - AIChE Journal, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Many subgrid drag modifications have been put forth to account for the effect of small
unresolved scales on the resolved mesoscales in dense gas‐particle flows. These subgrid …

Optimal grade transition and selection of closed-loop controllers in a gas-phase olefin polymerization fluidized bed reactor

C Chatzidoukas, JD Perkins, EN Pistikopoulos… - Chemical engineering …, 2003 - Elsevier
To satisfy the diverse product quality specifications required by the broad range of polyolefin
applications, polymerization plants are forced to operate under frequent grade transition …

Multiple approaches for large-scale CO2 capture by adsorption with 13X zeolite in multi-stage fluidized beds assessment

DS Prado, E Vilarrasa-García, E Sampronha, YS Beleli… - Adsorption, 2024 - Springer
Adsorption is a promising technology for reducing CO2 emissions from combustion gases.
However, some issues must be considered when designing large-scale units with low …

Multiscale modelling of multizone gas phase propylene (co) polymerization reactors—A comprehensive review

K Kulajanpeng, N Sheibat‐Othman… - … Canadian Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Catalysts and polymerization processes have evolved over the years. Such significant
developments have allowed producers to broaden the range of polymer microstructure and …

Development of a new concept solar-biomass cogeneration system

G Angrisani, K Bizon, R Chirone, G Continillo… - Energy Conversion and …, 2013 - Elsevier
A new concept of a system based on a Stirling engine for the combined production of heat
and electric power is presented. The system uses two renewable energy sources, direct …

Gas‐Phase Polyethylene Reactors—A Critical Review of Modeling Approaches

RF Alves, T Casalini, G Storti… - Macromolecular …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Different approaches to modeling the gas phase polymerization of ethylene that have been
considered in the literature are reviewed. It is shown that while simple, well‐mixed models …

A methodology for estimating kinetic parameters and reactivity ratios of multi‐site type catalysts using polymerization, fractionation, and spectroscopic techniques

V Touloupidis, A Albrecht… - Macromolecular Reaction …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This work describes a polymer reaction engineering framework for understanding how
catalyst kinetic parameters affect the microstructure of polyolefins made with single‐or multi …