Question C2: Plug-flow reactor The following irreversible, first-order, gas phase reaction occurs at a constant temperature T, and a constant pressure P, in a plug-flow reactor, of volume 2.0 m³. A → 2B Under these conditions, the rate constant is 0.69 min¹¹. What volume flow rate of A is required for its conversion to be 99%? (C.2)
Question C2: Plug-flow reactor The following irreversible, first-order, gas phase reaction occurs at a constant temperature T, and a constant pressure P, in a plug-flow reactor, of volume 2.0 m³. A → 2B Under these conditions, the rate constant is 0.69 min¹¹. What volume flow rate of A is required for its conversion to be 99%? (C.2)
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The following irreversible, first-order, gas phase reaction occurs at a constant temperature T, and a constant
pressure P, in a plug-flow reactor, of volume 2.0 m³.
A → 2B
Under these conditions, the rate constant is 0.69 min¹.
What volume flow rate of A is required for its conversion to be 99%?
(C.2)
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Hi, I used this equation:
- k*V/v0 = -(1+e)*ln(1-XA) - e*xA
And got the answer 0.00279 m^3/sec.
Could you explain to me why the equation I've used is wrong as I've noticed it's slightly different to the one you have used.
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