Simulation study of decomposition reaction of cumene hydroperoxide over monolithic catalysts

The relationship between the structure and catalytic performance of monolithic catalyst for the decomposition reaction of cumene hydroperoxide was studied,which provided reaction engineering foundation for its practical application and process amplification. The transmission and the reaction performances of monolithic catalysts for cumene hydroperoxide decomposition reaction were investigated by Fluent simulation software. A reliable mathematical model was established to examine the effects of operating parameters and structural parameters on its catalytic properties. It was found that cumene hydroperoxide conversion was reduced with the increase of the space velocity,cumene hydroperoxide concentration and pore diameter,in which space velocity had the greatest influence on catalytic properties. Moreover,the active component increased with the enhancement of coating thickness,which could improve cumene hydroperoxide conversion.