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, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Dai Yeun Jeong

Dai Yeun Jeong

Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Sergey Suchkov

Sergey Suchkov

N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Enrico Paris

Enrico Paris

CREA-IT & DIAEE, Italy
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Tokeer Ahmad

Tokeer Ahmad

Jamia Millia Islamia, India
CAT 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Enrico Paris

Enrico Paris

CREA-IT & DIAEE, Italy
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Jiri Dedecek

Jiri Dedecek

J Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry , Czech Republic
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Dai Yeun Jeong

Dai Yeun Jeong

Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Osman Adiguzel

Osman Adiguzel

Firat University, Turkey
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology 2026 - Sergey Suchkov

Sergey Suchkov

N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
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