The catalytic ammoxidation of propane over V-Sb-Al catalyst in a circulatin
g fluidized bed (CFB) is investigated, A mathematical model for the system
based on combining the kinetics of reaction and the hydrodynamics of the be
d is used to simulate the reactor performance. Sensitivity analysis of the
effect of operating conditions shows that the acrylonitrile yield increases
as reaction temperature increases or as propane feed mole fraction decreas
es. The acrylonitrile yield decreases as solid circulation rate, and gas su
perficial velocity increase. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights rese
rved.