Chapter 1: Mole Balances

 

Batch Reactor Times

Calculate the time to reduce the number of moles by a factor of 10 () in a batch reactor for the above reaction with

-rA = kCA,  when k = 0.046 min-1

Hint 1: Mole Balance

Hint 2: Rate Law

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Hint 1

Well mixed batch reactor

In - Out + Generation = Accumulation

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Hint 2

Boundary Conditions: t = 0, NA = NAo and t = t, NA = NA

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Calculate the time to reduce the number of moles by a factor of 10 in a batch reactor for the reaction with

-rA = kCA,  when k = 0.046 min-1

Solution

Mole balance:

In - Out + Generation = Accumulation

Rate Law:

Boundary Conditions: t = 0, NA = NAo and t = t, NA = NA

 

Solve:

Therefore, t = 50 minutes

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