A homogeneous reaction A ⇒ 3B has a reported rate law: -TA = KC1/2 k = 0.01 mol 0.5/L0.5/sec Calculate the space-time (i.e. residence time) needed for 80% conversion of an inlet mixture (50% A and 50% inert) to an isothermal plug flow reactor operating at 215 °C and 5 atm (CAO = 0.0625 mol/L). A(8) 3B (g) 50% A, 50% I 5 atm T=215 °C t = ?
A homogeneous reaction A ⇒ 3B has a reported rate law: -TA = KC1/2 k = 0.01 mol 0.5/L0.5/sec Calculate the space-time (i.e. residence time) needed for 80% conversion of an inlet mixture (50% A and 50% inert) to an isothermal plug flow reactor operating at 215 °C and 5 atm (CAO = 0.0625 mol/L). A(8) 3B (g) 50% A, 50% I 5 atm T=215 °C t = ?
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 4 (Plug Flow Reactor Design).
A homogeneous reaction A→ 3B has a reported rate law:
kC1/²
-TA =
Calculate the space-time (i.e. residence time) needed for 80% conversion of an inlet mixture (50% A and
50% inert) to an isothermal plug flow reactor operating at 215 °C and 5 atm (CAO = 0.0625 mol/L).
A(g) →→→ 3B (g)
50% A, 50% I
5 atm
k = 0.01 mol0.5/L0.5/sec
0
T= 215 °C
-T=?
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