What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Pellets?
Advantages: - High Surface Area: Enhanced catalytic activity. - Durability: Suitable for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. - Ease of Handling: Simplifies loading and unloading in reactors.
Disadvantages: - Diffusion Limitations: In some cases, the internal diffusion of reactants can be slow. - Pressure Drop: Pellets can cause a significant pressure drop in fixed-bed reactors. - Complex Manufacturing: The production process can be intricate and costly.
