Answered: In the R&D (research and development…

Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781259696527

Author:J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart

Publisher:J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Question

In the R&D (research and development plant) the elementary gas-phase reaction of organic
compound is carried out isothermally in a flow reactor as part of a preliminary reactor design
step. The specific reaction rate is k = 0.004 /min at 60℃ and the activation energy is
80000J/mol. Pure A enters the reactor at 1013.25kPa and 130℃ and a molar flow rate of 3
mol/min. Calculate the reactor volume and space time (τ) to achieve 90% conversion for:
A → B + 2C
(a) CSTR
(b) PFR
(c) Assume that the reaction is reversible. With the value of k at 130℃ and KC = 2.5
mol/dm3
, Calculate the CSTR reactor volume.
(d) What is the significance of your solutions in a, b and c?
A ↔ B + 2C

Expert Solution

Step by step

Solved in 6 steps with 16 images

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Recommended textbooks for you

Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynami…

Chemical Engineering

ISBN:

9781259696527

Author:

J.M. Smith Termodinamica en ingenieria quimica, Hendrick C Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart

Publisher:

McGraw-Hill Education