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Fixed Bed Reactor Design Calculator

Fixed bed reactor modelingTransport phenomena analysisPacking material optimizationPressure drop correlationsBiofilm-electrode interfaces
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Fixed Bed Reactor Calculator

Korth's packing optimization and transport models

Bed Parameters

Transport Analysis

Surface Area0 m²/m³
Specific interfacial area
Void Fraction0.0%
Available flow space
Pressure Drop0.00 Pa
Ergun equation
Reynolds Number0.00
Flow regime indicator
Mass Transfer0.000 s⁻¹
Volumetric coefficient
Power Density
0.0
W/m³
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Bed Visualization

Particle Packing

Active Particles: NaN%Material: Carbon
Korth's Design Guidelines:
  • • Optimal particle size: 2-5 mm for MFC applications
  • • Porosity range: 0.35-0.5 balances area and flow
  • • Carbon materials provide best biocompatibility
  • • Keep Reynolds number <100 for laminar conditions