In Situ Monitoring of Heterogeneously Catalyzed Reactions under Supercritical Conditions

Abstract

A novel high-pressure batch system suitable for in situ monitoring of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions under supercritical conditions is described. The apparatus allows exploration of changes in phase behavior and composition by on-line video imaging as well as on-line sampling and analysis by gas-chromatography using a computer-based approach.