| Abstract
| - The two-phase flow distribution inside catalytic reactors operating under trickle-flow conditionswas qualitatively studied. Three techniques were developed and applied to optimize the two-phase flow distribution through the catalyst bed. First, a computational fluid dynamic (CFD)tool was used to assist in the design of the inlet gas liquid distributor. Second, the correspondingflow inside a catalyst bed, in terms of liquid flow rate and liquid retention, was measured withthe two other experimental techniques: a collecting device and a gamma-ray tomography system.These three techniques complement one another; their combined use is of value in the designand testing of reactor inlet distributors.
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