(a)
Interpretation:
The value of
Concept introduction:
The reactions where the reactants completely react to form the products and when there is no possibility of the products re-converting back into the reactants are termed as irreversible reactions. Usually the limiting reactant is completely consumed in cases of irreversible reaction.
The full form of CSTR is Continuous-Stirred Tank Reactor. This reactor has its application in the industrial processes and generally used for liquid-phase reactions.
(b)
Interpretation:
The values of inlet ignition temperature and extinction temperature for the irreversible reaction are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The reactions where the reactants completely react to form the products and when there is no possibility of the products re-converting back into the reactants are termed as irreversible reactions. Usually the limiting reactant is completely consumed in cases of irreversible reaction.
The full form of CSTR is Continuous-Stirred Tank Reactor. This reactor has its application in the industrial processes and generally used for liquid-phase reactions.
(c)
Interpretation:
The values of all the temperatures in the CSTR that belongs to the inlet ignition temperature and extinction temperature are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The full form of CSTR is Continuous-Stirred Tank Reactor. This reactor has its application in the industrial processes and generally used for liquid-phase reactions.
(d)
Interpretation:
The conversions at the ignition temperature and extinction temperature are to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
The full form of CSTR is Continuous-Stirred Tank Reactor. This reactor has its application in the industrial processes and generally used for liquid-phase reactions.
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