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Zeolite-based monoliths (Cu/ZSM-5 on cordierite) are prepared and used to catalyze direct decomposition of nitrogen monoxide. Two-dimensional heterogeneous model is applied to describe the behavior of the monolith reactor, with the emphasis on the features introduced due to coupling of flow, mass transfer and chemical reaction. The proposed model has been verified by comparing computer simulation data with laboratory experimental data. It is shown that both inter- and intraphase diffusion limitations have to be considered when modeling complex reactor configuration, such as monolith reactors, especially when monolith with thicker catalytic layer are used at higher temperatures.
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Tomašić, V., Gomzi, Z. & Zrnčević, S. Reaction and mass transfer effects in a catalytic monolith reactor. Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters 77, 245–253 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020871515532
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