Algorithm for Isothermal Reactor Design



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Example: The elementary gas phase reaction

takes place in a CSTR at constant temperature (500 K) and constant pressure (16.4 atm). The feed is equal molar in A and B.

Mole Balance
Rate Law
Stoichiometry gas phase, isothermal (T = T0), no pressure drop (P = P0)
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[Why do you suppose CB is a constant, when B is being consumed?]
Combine
Evaluate
 

of this reaction carried out in a PFR and a Batch Reactor.

Example: The elementary liquid phase reaction

is carried out isothermally in a CSTR. Pure A enters at a volumetric flow rate of 25 dm3/s and at a concentration of 0.2 mol/dm3.

What CSTR volume is necessary to achieve a 90% conversion when k = 10 dm3/(mol*s)?

Mole Balance
Rate Law
Stoichiometry liquid phase (v = vo)
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Combine
Evaluate at X = 0.9,

V = 1125 dm3
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