Reactor

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This patent describes a reactor design and process for optimizing chemical reactions that are limited by equilibrium. It introduces a system where a liquid ionic sorbent absorbs the reaction products, which are then separated and the sorbent recycled. A key innovation is the use of a cooling system that maintains the sorbent at a lower temperature, preventing its thermal decomposition and enhancing overall reactor performance and product yield.

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• Synthesis of chemicals like methanol from CO2 and hydrogen, where the reactions are equilibrium-limited.
• Industrial catalytic processes that require continuous product removal for higher yields.
• Processes involving ionic liquids as absorbents for selective capture of reaction products.
• Chemical plants seeking to increase efficiency in batch or continuous processes involving equilibrium reactions.
• Research and development settings for testing new catalysts or sorbents under controlled thermal conditions.

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• Improves yield of desired products by continuously removing them from the reaction mixture, driving equilibrium forward.
• The cooling system prevents degradation of the sorbent, allowing the use of more efficient sorbents and prolonging operational life.
• Facilitates isothermal operation and better thermal control, reducing hotspots and prolonging catalyst life.
• Enables recycling of sorbent, which reduces material costs and environmental impact.
• Allows flexibility in choice of sorbent due to reduced risk of thermal decomposition.

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The invention relates to a reactor having a reaction chamber (4), wherein a feed device (6) for reactants (7), a feed device for a liquid sorption agent (9) and a discharge device (10) for the sorption agent (9) are arranged on the reaction chamber (4). A sorption agent collection zone (12) is arranged a lower region of the reaction chamber. The invention is characterised in that a cooling device (13) for cooling the sorption agent (9) is provided.