Die Anwendung von Expertensystemen zur Katalysator‐Entwicklung

Use of expert systems in catalyst development. Present-day catalyst development is still based largely on empirical knowledge; in very few cases is it possible to design a catalyst solely on the basis of theoretical concepts. Expert systems, which make empirical knowledge available together with theory and in appropriate combinations should be utilizable for catalyst development. The article describes the present state of the art and indicates possible applications with the aid of an already developed prototype. The system suggests catalytically active components for hydrogenation of carbon monoxide to (1) methane, (2) C2+ hydrocarbons, as well as (3) methanol and (4) C2+ oxo products, and makes suggestions for choice of reaction conditions.