Abstract Catalytic distillation,a new technology developed rapidly in 1980s,provides lots of advantages such as less investment,lower energy consumption and higher selectivity.In this article,the progress and applications of the catalytic distillation are reviewed.The catalytic distillation column and the catalysts are introduced.The sructure and packed way of catalyst bed,mass transfer and the mathematic models in the column are summarized.Some key problem for development in this traditional discipline are discussed.In addition,the developing tending is proposed and the existing problems are pointed out.
FENG Dong-mei,LIU Xue-nuan .Research Actualities and Application of Catalytic Distillation Technology[J] Chemcial Industry and Engineering, 2004,V21(5): 388-391
2004, Vol. 21 
