Chapter 2: Conversion and Reactor Sizing

Self Test - What is More Efficient?

1. Which system is most efficient for a intermediate conversion of (0.3)?
   (a) (b) (c) (d)
2. Which system is most efficient for a intermediate conversion of (0.65)?
   (a) (b) (c) (d)
3. Which system makes the best use of the reactor volume (i.e., least “wasted” volume)?
   (a) (b) (c) (d)

Solution

Solution

1. System B because it has least wasted volume area 1 >> area 2.
2. System A, area 4 >> area 3.
3. System B with intermediate conversion of 0.3.

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