Table Q1(a) shows the data of the effluent concentration (as a function of time) after the pulse injection to a reactor. Table Q1(a) t (min) 3 6 9 12 C (g/m') 6 12 8 (i) Determine E(t) as a function of time (ii) Determine the values of F(t) at time t= 0, 3, 6, 9 min (iii) Determine the fraction of effluent which has been in reactor for less than 6 min.

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Table Q1(a) shows the data of the effluent concentration (as a function of time)
after the pulse injection to a reactor.
Table Q1(a)
t (min)
3
6
9
12
C (g/m')
6
12
8
(i)
Determine E(t) as a function of time
(ii)
Determine the values of F(t) at time t= 0, 3, 6, 9 min
(iii)
Determine the fraction of effluent which has been in reactor for less than 6
min.
Transcribed Image Text:Table Q1(a) shows the data of the effluent concentration (as a function of time) after the pulse injection to a reactor. Table Q1(a) t (min) 3 6 9 12 C (g/m') 6 12 8 (i) Determine E(t) as a function of time (ii) Determine the values of F(t) at time t= 0, 3, 6, 9 min (iii) Determine the fraction of effluent which has been in reactor for less than 6 min.
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(i) Exit age distribution function E(t) is given as

 E(t) = C(t)/ €C(t)

t(min) 0 3 6 9 12  
C(g/m3) 0 6 12 8 0 sum = 26
E (t) 0 0.231 0.461 0.308 0  
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