Template:TPS Reactor Description

The {{{TPS}}} Reactor model allows the user to 'call' the {{{TPS}}} solver to determine the state of a SysCAD stream. The composition, temperature and pressure of the 'Feed' stream are based on the feed to the unit. The unit will then determine the equilibrium conditions of the resulting stream.

Users can choose to:

1. Apply the results directly to the Product stream, or
2. Perform the calculation as a side operation (similar to use of the [[{{{TPS}}} Side Calc Model]]).

Requirements

Before using the {{{TPS}}} Reactor, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

1. A [[{{{TPS}}} Model Configuration]] unit must be added and properly configured in the SysCAD project.
2. The user MUST have installed a version of {{{TPS}}} on their computer to make use of the {{{TPS}}} functionality in SysCAD. Please see [{{{Website}}}] for more information.

Output Streams The output from the {{{TPS}}} Reactor can be split into two distinct streams:

1. Vent - Optional connection. Any vapour present in the {{{TPS}}} output will be directed to this stream. Users may also specify a fraction of entrained solids to be included.
   • Note: This stream is reserved for gas venting only and cannot be used for solid-liquid separation.
2. Product - If the Vent stream is not connected, all {{{TPS}}} output material will report to the Product stream.
   • To perform solid-liquid separation on this mixture, consider adding a Tie or General Separator downstream of the Reactor to split the flows accordingly.

Diagram

The diagram shows a drawing of the {{{TPS}}} Reactor unit, with Feed, Product and Vent streams. When the user inserts the {{{TPS}}} Reactor unit into a flowsheet, a different graphics symbol can be selected from a pull-down menu. The streams may be connected to any area of the drawing without affecting the actual connection point as SysCAD ignores the physical position of the connection. For reactors with multiple incoming streams, the combined stream pressure will be set to the lowest pressure of the incoming streams that contain a flow.