(a) The decomposition of the liquid reactant A is a first order irreversible reaction which takes place in a CSTR. The value of the kinetic constant is 25.6 h¹. The reactor volume is 15 m³. Calculate the flow rate of feed solution that can be treated if a 75% decomposition of A is required. Neglect any volume change upon reaction. (b) What volume of reactor would be required to achieve the same level of conversion in a plug flow reactor, using the same volumetric flow feed rate? (c) In your own words, explain the plug flow assumption and when it is safe to apply such an assumption.
(a) The decomposition of the liquid reactant A is a first order irreversible reaction which takes place in a CSTR. The value of the kinetic constant is 25.6 h¹. The reactor volume is 15 m³. Calculate the flow rate of feed solution that can be treated if a 75% decomposition of A is required. Neglect any volume change upon reaction. (b) What volume of reactor would be required to achieve the same level of conversion in a plug flow reactor, using the same volumetric flow feed rate? (c) In your own words, explain the plug flow assumption and when it is safe to apply such an assumption.
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Transcribed Image Text:(a) The decomposition of the liquid reactant A is a first order irreversible reaction
which takes place in a CSTR. The value of the kinetic constant is 25.6 h¹¹. The
reactor volume is 15 m³. Calculate the flow rate of feed solution that can be treated if
a 75 % decomposition of A is required. Neglect any volume change upon reaction.
(b) What volume of reactor would be required to achieve the same level of
conversion in a plug flow reactor, using the same volumetric flow feed rate?
(c) In your own words, explain the plug flow assumption and when it is safe to apply
such an assumption.
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