This project describes the process of simulating the catalytic partial oxidation of methane reaction simulation in a square microchannel using the DS2V simulation program, and compares the data obtained from the simulation to data from a similar experiment and simulation. The comparison is a test of the feasibility and accuracy of using the DS2V program to simulate chemical reactions in microchannels, where rarefied gas behavior is a relevant factor and the Navier-Stokes equations are no longer accurate.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Myatt, Jason Walter

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D320M

Advisor

• Dixon, Anthony G.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright