Chapter 5, Problem 5.12P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The each step of the algorithm of the reversible gas-phase reaction of ethylbenzene is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The conversion, X can be defined as the moles of any species A that are reacted per mole of A fed in the reactor.

The full form of CSTR is Continuous-Stirred Tank Reactor. This reaction has its application in the industrial processes. This reactor actually used for liquid-phase reactions.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The rate of the reaction $-r_{\text{A}}$, as a function of $P_{\text{A0}}X$, $K_{\text{P}}$ and $k$ is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The conversion, X can be defined as the moles of any species A that are reacted per mole of A fed in the reactor.

The full form of CSTR is Continuous-Stirred Tank Reactor. This reaction has its application in the industrial processes. This reactor actually used for liquid-phase reactions.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The volume of the reactor to obtain $90\%$ of the equilibrium conversion is to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

The conversion, X can be defined as the moles of any species A that are reacted per mole of A fed in the reactor.

The full form of CSTR is Continuous-Stirred Tank Reactor. This reaction has its application in the industrial processes. This reactor actually used for liquid-phase reactions.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The affect over the conversion of part (a) if the diameter of the reactor increases and height of the reactor decreases with constant volume is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The conversion, X can be defined as the moles of any species A that are reacted per mole of A fed in the reactor.

The full form of CSTR is Continuous-Stirred Tank Reactor. This reaction has its application in the industrial processes. This reactor actually used for liquid-phase reactions.