Chapter 8 Self Test

Finding MSS for an Endothermic Reaction

Can there be multiple steady states (MSS) for a irreversible first order endothermic reaction?

Can there be multiple steady states (MSS) for a irreversible first order endothermic reaction?

Solution

For an endothermic reaction H_RX is positive, (e.g., H_RX=+100 kJ/mole).

There are no multiple steady states for an endothermic, irreversible first order reactor. The steady state reactor temperature is T_S. Will a reversible endothermic first order reaction have MSS?

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