Abstract
The oxidation of 2-octanol with nitric acid has been selected as a model reaction for a heterogeneous liquid–liquid reaction with an undesired side reaction. 2-Octanol is first oxidized to 2-octanone, which can be further oxidized to carboxylic acids. An extensive experimental program has been followed using heat flow calorimetry supported by chemical analysis. A series of oxidation experiments has been carried out to study the influence of different initial and operating conditions such as temperature, stirring speed and feed rate. In parallel a semi-empirical model has been developed to describe the conversion rates.
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 521-537 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Chemical engineering and processing : process intensification |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- METIS-106094
- IR-74312
- Nitric acid oxidations
- Slow liquid–liquid reaction
- Hammett's acidity function
- Complex kinetics