Studies of ethylene chlorohydrin formation in a bubble column reactor

An experimental study of the reactions of ethylene, chlorine, and water in a bubble column reactor, on a laboratory scale, has been carried out. The effect of gas flow rates on the yield of the products in an unbaffled reactor is reported. Baffles were introduced into the column to reduce axial mixing. A significant improvement in the conversion and yield of ethylene to ethylene chlorohydrin was observed.