The influence of operating and coke-related variables on the regeneration of fixed beds of catalyst

Abstract The regeneration of fixed bed catalytic reactors has been simulated a pseudo-homogenous model. The influence of a number of variables on the temperature rise has been studied. In particular the effect of coke content and composition have been determined. It was found that fixed beds with series and parallel types of coke distribution behave differently when these variables are changed. Regeneration policies in which a stepped oxygen feed is employed, are discussed.