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Chapter 15, Problem 15.3P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The regions that correspond to the external mass transfer limited in the given graph are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The full form of PBR is Packed-Bed Reactor which is used for the fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions. These fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions take place at the surface of the catalyst.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The regions that correspond to the reaction rate-limited regions in the given graph are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The full form of PBR is Packed-Bed Reactor which is used for the fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions. These fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions take place at the surface of the catalyst.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The regions that correspond to the internal diffusion controlled regions in the given graph are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The full form of PBR is Packed-Bed Reactor which is used for the fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions. These fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions take place at the surface of the catalyst.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The internal effectiveness factor at 400K and dp=0.8cm is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The full form of PBR is Packed-Bed Reactor which is used for the fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions. These fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions take place at the surface of the catalyst.

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