Liquid saturation and gas-liquid distribution in multiphase monolithic reactors

In preliminary experiments, gamma-ray computed tomography (CT) has been successfully applied to measure time-averaged liquid distribution over the monolith cross-section in a selected condition. The employment of a nozzle-type distributor provides an almost uniform liquid distribution over the monolith substrate. It is demonstrated that CT is a viable technique for studying two-phase flow in laboratory-scale monolith reactors.