Self Test on Batch Reactors

 

Self Test

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
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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

From our Mole Balance Table

           

Therefore, t = 50 minutes

 

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