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Tutorial Modeling of monolith reactors

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The effectiveness factor<br />

Because the washcoat thickness is not explicitly<br />

modelled, the washcoat diffusion is incorporated<br />

using an effectiveness factor, defined as:<br />

η =<br />

Average reaction rate in washcoat<br />

Rate evaluated at surface conditions<br />

The effectiveness factor can be estimated from a submodel<br />

that usually involves solving a 1D diffusion-reaction<br />

problem. Washcoat geometry effects may be included.<br />

Hayes, et al Chemical Engineering Science, 62 2209-2215, 2007.<br />

Hayes, et al Chemical Engineering Science, 59 3169-3181, 2004.<br />

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