The speed of agitation impacts several factors crucial to catalytic reactions:
Mass Transfer: Increased agitation reduces boundary layer thickness, enhancing mass transfer rates between reactants and the catalyst surface. Heat Transfer: Agitation promotes uniform temperature distribution, preventing hotspots and ensuring consistent reaction conditions. Reaction Kinetics: Proper agitation can maximize surface contact between reactants and catalysts, increasing reaction rates. Preventing Catalyst Deactivation: Agitation helps avoid the accumulation of byproducts that could poison the catalyst surface.
