Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena

The integration of thermodynamics and transport phenomena is crucial for optimizing chemical processes, especially in catalysis. Thermodynamics focuses on energy conservation, equilibrium, and reaction direction, helping engineers assess reaction feasibility and control conditions to maximize yield and minimize energy use. Transport phenomena, on the other hand, examines mass, energy, and momentum movement through fluids, critical for understanding reactant-catalyst interactions and product removal. In catalytic reactions, mass transfer rates can limit performance, especially with large molecules or in packed bed or slurry catalysts. Heat transfer is also key in exothermic reactions, where poor temperature control can lead to hot spots or catalyst degradation. By combining thermodynamics and transport insights, engineers can develop models to optimize reactor designs, control temperature gradients, and improve reaction efficiency. These principles are essential for designing sustainable processes that minimize energy consumption and environmental impact in industries like chemicals, petrochemicals, and environmental sectors.

Committee Members
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Stanislaw Dzwigaj

Stanislaw Dzwigaj

Sorbonne University, France
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Dai Yeun Jeong

Dai Yeun Jeong

Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Enrico Paris

Enrico Paris

CREA-IT & DIAEE, Italy
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Hanna Kierzkowska Pawlak

Hanna Kierzkowska Pawlak

Lodz University of Technology, Poland
CAT 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Ling Yin

Ling Yin

Cornell University, United States
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Tsitsishvili Vladimer

Tsitsishvili Vladimer

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry at the Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Rafia Ahmad

Rafia Ahmad

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Eun Han Lee

Eun Han Lee

Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Neul Ha

Neul Ha

Sungkyunkwan University, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Shailza Sharma

Shailza Sharma

RMIT University, Australia
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