What are the Challenges in Achieving Optimal Mixing?
Achieving optimal mixing in catalytic systems can be challenging due to several factors:
- [Viscosity](): High-viscosity fluids require more energy for effective mixing, which can complicate the process. - [Scale-up](): Laboratory-scale mixing may not directly translate to industrial-scale operations, necessitating careful design and testing. - [Heat transfer](): Poor mixing can lead to hot spots in exothermic reactions, potentially causing safety issues or degrading the catalyst. - [Solid-liquid mixing](): In heterogeneous catalysis, ensuring that solid catalysts remain well-dispersed can be difficult, particularly in large reactors.
