Hydrodynamic problems in the modernization of industrial radial reactors for ammonia synthesis
The cheapest way to upgrade existing production lines is to reconstruct a catalytic reactors with axial flow into radial reagents. Purpose of the article to attract attention of developers of ammonia synthesis reactors and engineering companies to hydrodynamic problems encountered when upgrading. Considered alternative approaches to the design of switching devices that provide radial flow input to catalyst bed and an equal distribution of reagents. Our results allow us to estimate the proposed technical solutions and to choose a reliable and technically feasible options for upgrading.