A complete model for oxidation air-lift reactors

A complete model for prediction performance of an oxidation air-lift reacto r has been developed. The model includes reaction kinetics, flow configurat ion, mass transfer and hydrodynamics. Liquid bulk and gas phases are modele d using a cell model. The mass transfer tares are computed from the film mo del. Hydrodynamics parameters are calculated with an adequate model based o n balance equations and on experimental data. The model predicts the variat ions of concentrations and hydrodynamics parameters along the reactor and h ence is able to provide a good description of the reactor. (C) 2001 Elsevie r Science Ltd. All rights reserved.