Question

The gas phase reaction A + B → C occurs in a flow reactor. The rate law is given below. KCACB -TA 1 + KCA The initial concentration of A is

1 M and the initial concentration of B is 1.5 M in the feed. k = 0.1 min¹ M-¹ and K = 2.5 M¹¹. The inlet volumetric flow rate is 2 L/min. Assume that the reactors are isothermal and isobaric./na. If the reaction takes place in a CSTR, what is the volume of the CSTR that is needed to achieve 70% conversion? b. If the reaction takes place in a PFR, what is the volume of the PFR that is needed to achieve 70% conversion? For the remainder of this problem assume that there is an inert gas in the feed with concentration c₁ = 4 M. c. If the reaction takes place in a CSTR, what is the volume of the CSTR that is needed to achieve 70% conversion? d. If the reaction takes place in a PFR, what is the volume of the PFR that is needed to achieve 70% conversion? e. If the reaction takes place in a PFR, what is the volume of the PFR that is needed to achieve 70% conversion if K = 0.25 M¹¹?

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