(a)
Interpretation:
PFR and CSTR volumes necessary to achieve
Concept introduction:
A PFR is a type of continuous flow reactor which is operated under steady state. It is the system where flow field modeled by that of plug–flow profile which will have no radial variation in reaction rate.
A CSTR is a vessel to which reactants are added and products within the vessel are vigorously stirred using internal agitation or by internally recycling the contents.
In terms of conversion, the differential and integral forms of the reactor design equations become,
(b)
Interpretation:
The range of conversions would CSTR and PFR reactor volumes be identical has to be calculated.
(c)
Interpretation:
The maximum conversion achieved in
(d)
Interpretation:
Conversion achieved if a
(e)
Interpretation:
Conversion achieved if a
(f)
Interpretation:
The conversion and rate of reaction as a function of PFR reactor volume up to a volume of 100 dm3has to be plotted
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