In a hydrogenation reactor, the pressure can vary depending on the type of reactor being used. There are two common types of industrial hydrogenation reactors: batch hydrogenation reactors and continuous flow/tubular/fixed bed reactors.
In a batch hydrogenation reactor, the substrate is heated and the catalyst is suspended in the substrate. Hydrogen is then introduced at pressure and agitation is used to ensure complete blending of the starting material, hydrogen, and catalyst particles. The hydrogen pressure in a batch reactor can range from 500 to 1500 psi. The delivery rate of hydrogen to the reactor may vary depending on the stage of hydrogenation completeness.
In a continuous flow/tubular/fixed bed reactor, the hydrogen is introduced at high pressure and distributed throughout the substance as a gas. The heated substrate is circulated through the reactor at pressure, exposing the hydrogen and substance to the fixed catalyst bed. This reactor design requires large volumes of hydrogen at high pressure. The exact pressure requirements for this type of reactor may vary depending on the specific application.
Most process owners source their hydrogen from industrial gas companies as delivered hydrogen or by leasing on-site generation equipment. They may also source hydrogen from merchant hydrogen suppliers.
Overall, the pressure in a hydrogenation reactor can vary depending on the type of reactor being used and the specific application. It is important to consider the pressure requirements in order to ensure safe and efficient hydrogenation reactions.
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