Continuous process

A continuous process is a technical process ( synthesis , chemical reaction , physical conversion) in process engineering that runs continuously, i.e. H. without interruptions, in contrast to the discontinuous process of the batch process . The former take place, for example, in tubular reactors , the latter in more or less closed vessels such as stirred kettles . Overall processes that are based on both principles are referred to as semi- or semi-continuous processes.

Continuous processes are preferred when processing large quantities with few product changes, as the set-up times for cleaning and refilling typical for batch processes are no longer necessary and are therefore more economical in these cases.

literature

• Klaus Hertwig, Lothar Martens: Chemical process engineering: calculation, design and operation of chemical reactors . Oldenbourg, Munich / Vienna 2007, ISBN 978-3-486-57798-3 , p. 7 ( limited preview in Google Book search).