The second order homogeneous reaction in the gas phase: A → R + S occurs in a batch reactor at constant volume and an initial pressure is 1atm. Experiments performed at 791 K found a 50% conversion of A after 197s of reaction. It is desired to produce 2000 kg/day of reaction mixture with a conversion of 85% A to 791 K.

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The second order homogeneous reaction in the gas phase:
A → R + S occurs in a batch reactor at constant volume and an initial pressure is 1atm. Experiments performed at 791 K found a 50% conversion of A after 197s of reaction. It is desired to produce 2000 kg/day of reaction mixture with a conversion of 85% A to 791 K.

a) How many batches are produced per day and what is the charge of each batch?

b) What is the volume of the reactor used?

(The average specific mass of the mixture is 30 kg /m3.

Charging time,unloading and cleaning = 30 min

Production Day = 8 hours)

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