| abstract |
A reactor (1) for a thermochemical reaction is provided, the reactor (1) comprising a reactor shell (13) having an inlet (2) and an outlet (3). A solid catalyst (16) is arranged in a reaction zone (4a, 4b, 4c) in which at least a portion of the reactants entering the reactor (1) undergo a thermochemical reaction. A heat exchange medium is provided in the heat exchange zone so that heat is exchanged between the reaction zones (4a, 4b, 4c) and the heat exchange medium. One or more hollow inserts (11) extend at least partially through the reaction zone (4a, 4b, 4c). The hollow insert (11) is configured to form a flow path for transferring a portion of the reactants from the inlet (2) of the reactor or from one reaction zone to a different reaction zone or for transferring a portion of the heat exchange medium from a The heat exchange zones are diverted to different flow paths of the heat exchange zones. |