Design of a Pervaporation Photocatalytic Reactor for Process Intensification

The process intensification obtainable in an integrated photocatalysis-pervaporation process can be significant, but it depends largely on the correct design of the system. Starting from the kinetic analysis of the photocatalytic reaction, the dimensions and the operative conditions of the photoreactor must be chosen to effectively utilize the radiant energy and the volume of the reactor. Then, the effects of the parameters pertinent to the integrated process are studied and discussed to ascertain the optimum values that enhance the yields in the photocatalytic synthesis of a chemical compound.