Chapter 16: Distributions of Residence Times for Chemical Reactors

Self test

Mean Residence Time

Using the E(t) curves

Drawing the F(theta) curves for the above ideal reactors

Matching Reactors with Tracer Step Inputs

Matching Reactor Models with E(t)

Additional Homework Problems

1. WEB-P16-1_B Derive the E(t) curve for a Bingham plastic flowing in a cylindrical tube. [2nd Ed. P13-16].
2. WEB-P16-2_B The order of a CSTR and PFR in series is investigated for a third-order reaction. [2nd Ed. P13-10]
3. WEB-P16-3_B Review the Muphree pilot plant data when a second-order reaction occurs in the reactor. [1st Ed. P13-15]
4. WEB-P16-4_A Gasoline shortages in the United States have produced long lines of motorists at service stations.