CDP2-FA

A 400-L CSTR and a 100-L PFR are available to process 1.0 L of feed per second. The feed
contains 41% A, 41% B, and 18% inerts. The irreversible gas-phase reaction

is to be carried out at 10 atm and 227°C. The rate of reaction in g mol/L min
is given below as a function of conversion:

What is the maximum conversion that can be achieved with these two
reactors connected in series? (Ans.:X C,P = 0.445,X P,C . 0.515.
(b) What would be the overall conversion if two 400-L CSTRs were connected?
in series for the same feed and operating conditions? (Ans.: X = 0.595.)
(c) What would be the overall conversion if two 400-L CSTRs were connected?
in parallel with half of the feed going to each reactor? (Ans.: X = 0.52.)
(d) What is the volume of a single tubular reactor necessary to achieve 60%
conversion if the molar feed rate is 2 g mol A/min? (Ans.: V = 180 L)
(e) If the total pressure were reduced by a factor of 10, would the conversion
increase, decrease, or remain the same?
(f) Plot the rate of reaction and conversion as a function of PFR volume.
(g) Give a critique of the answers to this problem.

CDP2-FA

A 400 L CSTR and a 100 L PFR are available to process 1.0 L of feed per
second. The feed contains 41% A, 41% B, and 18% inerts. The irreversible reaction
in gaseous phase
 It will take place at 10 atm and 227 °C. The reaction rate in g mol / L
it is given below based on the conversion:

What is the maximum conversion that can be achieved with these two?
reactors connected in series? (Answer: X C, P = 0.445,X P, C. = 0.515.
What would the overall conversion be if two 400-L CSTRs were connected in
series for the same food and conditions
operation? (Answer: X = 0.595.)
What would be the overall conversion if two 400 L CSTRs were connected?
parallel with half of the feed going to each reactor?
X = 0.52.
What is the volume of a single tubular reactor needed to achieve a
60% conversion if the molar feed rate is 2 g mol A/
min? (Answer: V = 180 L)
(e) If the total pressure were reduced by a factor of 10, would the conversion
Would it increase, decrease or remain the same?
(f) Trace the reaction rate and conversion as a function of volume
PFR.
Make a critique of the responses to this problem

CDP2-EA

The pure A is fed at a volumetric flow rate of 1000 dm.3and there is a

concentration of 0.005 lb mol / ft3to an existing CSTR, which is connected
in series with an existing tubular reactor. If the volume of the CSTR is 1200
and 3 the volume of the tubular reactor is 600 dm3, what are the
 intermediate and final conversions that can be achieved with the system
existing? The reciprocal speed is represented in Figure CDP2-E in A

conversion function for the conditions under which it will be carried out
the reaction.

Figure CDP2-E A

CDP2-EA

Pure A is fed at a volumetric flow rate of 1000 dm³.3/h and at a concentration of

0.005 lb mol/ft3to an existing CSTR, which is connected in series to an
existing tubular reactor. If the volume of the CSTR is 1200 dm3and the tubular
Reactor volume is 600 dm3 What are the intermediate and final conversions?
that can be achieved with the existing system? The reciprocal rate is plotted in
Figure CDP2-EAas a function of conversion for the conditions at which the
reaction is to be carried out.

Figure CDP2-EA
CDP2-DB
 The irreversible non-elementary reaction of the gas phaseA+2B C

It should be carried out isothermally in a batch reactor at constant pressure. The feed is at a
temperature of 227°C, a pressure of 1013 kPa, and its composition is 33.3% A and 66.7% B. The data of
Laboratory results taken under identical conditions are the following (note that at X = 0, -rA = 0.00001):

(a) Estimate the volume of a plug flow reactor required to achieve a 30% conversion of A.
for an inlet volumetric flow rate of 2 m3/ min.

Estimate the volume of a CSTR required to take the effluent from the plug flow reactor (PFR)
anterior and achieve a total conversion of 50% (based on species A fed to the PFR).

What is the total volume of the two reactors?

What is the volume of a single plug flow reactor needed to achieve a 60% conversion?
80% conversion?

(e) What is the volume of a single CSTR needed to achieve a 50% conversion?

What is the volume of a second CSTR needed to increase the conversion from 50% to 60%?

(g) Plot the reaction rate and conversion as a function of PFR volume.

(h) Critique the responses to this problem.

CDP2-DB

The irreversible gas phase nonelementary reaction

A+2B C

is to be carried out isothermally in a constant-pressure batch reactor. The feed is at a

temperature of 227oC, at a pressure of 1013 kPa, has a composition of 33.3% A and 66.7% B.
Laboratory data taken under identical conditions are as follows (note that at X = 0, -
rA=0.00001):

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(a) Estimate the volume of a plug-flow reactor required to achieve 30% conversion of A for an
entering volumetric flow rate of 2 m3/min.
(b) Estimate the volume of a CSTR required to take the effluent from the plug-flow reactor.
(PFR) above and achieve 50% total conversion (based on species A fed to the PFR).
What is the total volume of the two reactors?
What is the volume of a single plug-flow reactor necessary to achieve 60% conversion?
80% conversion?
(e) What is the volume of a single CSTR necessary to achieve 50% conversion?
What is the volume of a second CSTR necessary to raise the conversion from 50% to 60%?
(g) Plot the rate of reaction and conversion as a function of PFR volume.
(h) Give a critique of the answers to this problem.
CDP2-CB

Inspector Sgt. Nigel Ambercromby of Scotland Yard. Worthless Chemical has been making
tirene (A) from butalane (B) (both dark liquids) using a 8.0 ft3CSTR followed by a 3.1 ft3PFR. A
conversion for an entering flow rate 1 ft3/min a conversion of 81% is achieved using this
arrangement. The rate is shown as a function of conversion in Figure CDP2-K, and the shape of
which is a highly unusual functionality never seen before in real practice and which we're
unlikely to see again (proprietary with Worthless Chemical).

The CSTR is identical to one of the battery of CSTRs shown in Figure CDP2-K, except the feed
and exit streams are at the top.

There is a preheater upstream of the CSTR that heats the feed to [Link]. One morning the
plant manager, Dr. Pakbed, arrived and found that the conversion had dropped to
approximately 24%. After inspecting the reactors, the PFR was found to be working perfectly.
but a dent was found in the CSTR that may have been caused by something like a fork lift
truck. He also notes that the CSTR, which normally makes a 'woosh' sound, is not as noisy as it was
Yesterday, the managers suspected foul play and called in Sgt. Nigel Ambercromby from Scotland.
Yard. What are the first four questions Sgt. Ambercromby asks? Make a list of all the things that
could cause the drop in conversion. Quantify the possible explanations with numerical
calculations where possible. Dr. Pakbed tells Sgt. Ambercromby that he must achieve a
conversion greater than 50% to meet production schedules down-stream. Sgt. Ambercromby
says, "I think I know how you could do this immediately." What does Ambercromby have in
mind? [with Dan Dixon, ChE 344 W'97]
CDP2-AB

For the irreversible gas-phase reaction:

the following correlation was determined from laboratory data (the initial concentration of A is
0.2 g mol/L):

The volumetric flow rate is 5 m3/s.

a. Over what range of conversions are the plug-flow reactor and CSTR volumes identical?
b. What conversion will be achieved in a CSTR that has a volume of 90 L?
c. What plug-flow reactor volume is necessary to achieve 70% conversion?
d. What CSTR reactor volume is required if the effluent from the plug-flow reactor in part (c) is
fed to a CSTR to raise the conversion to 90%?
e. If the reaction is carried out in a constant-pressure batch reactor in which pure A is fed
To the reactor, what length of time is necessary to achieve 40% conversion?
f. Plot the rate of reaction and conversion as a function of PFR volume.
g. Critique the answers to this problem.
CDP2-ABFor the irreversible reaction in the gas phase:

The following correlation was determined from laboratory data (the initial concentration of A is 0.2 g
mol / L) :

The volumetric flow rate is 5 m3/ s.

a. At what range of conversions are the volumes of the FPR and CSTR reactors identical?

b. What conversion will be achieved in a CSTR that has a volume of 90 L?

c. What volume of plug flow reactor is necessary to achieve a 70% conversion?

d. What volume of CSTR reactor is required if the effluent from the plug flow reactor in part (c) is
Feed a CSTR to increase the conversion to 90%?

e. If the reaction takes place in a batch reactor at constant pressure in which pure A is fed
In the reactor, what period of time is needed to achieve a conversion of 40%?

f. Plot the reaction rate and conversion as a function of the volume of the PFR.

g. Critique the answers to this problem.

CDP2-F A

A 400 L CSTR and a 100 L PFR are available to process 1.0 L of feed per
second. The feed contains 41% A, 41% B, and 18% inert materials. The irreversible reaction
in gaseous phase

will take place at 10 atm and 227 °C. The reaction rate in g mol/L-min is given at
continuation based on conversion:

What is the maximum conversion that can be achieved with these two reactors connected in
series? (response: X C, P = 0.445, X P, C . = 0.515.)
What would the overall conversion be if two 400-L CSTRs were connected in series for the same?
Food and operating conditions? (Answer: X = 0.595.)
What would be the overall conversion if two 400 L CSTRs were connected in parallel with half?
of the feed that goes to each reactor? (Answer: X = 0.52.)
(d) What is the volume of a single tubular reactor needed to achieve a 60% conversion if
The molar feed rate is 2 g mol A / min? (Answer: V = 180 L)
If the total pressure were reduced by a factor of 10, would the conversion increase, decrease or remain the same?

Would it remain the same?

Plot the reaction rate and conversion as a function of the PFR volume.
(g) Make a critique of the responses to this problem
CDP2-E A

The pure A is fed at a volumetric flow rate of 1000 dm3/h and at a concentration of 0.005 lb mol
ft3 to an existing CSTR, which is connected in series to an existing tubular reactor. If the volume
The volume of the CSTR is 1200 dm³ and the volume of the tubular reactor is 600 dm³, what are the
intermediate and final conversions that can be achieved with the existing system? The speed
the reciprocal is represented in Figure CDP2-E A as a function of conversion for the conditions in
the one in which the reaction will take place.

Figure CDP2-E A
CDP2-DB The irreversible non-elementary reaction of the gas phaseA+2B C

It must be carried out isothermally in a batch reactor at constant pressure. The feed is at a
temperature of 227°C, a pressure of 1013 kPa, and its composition is 33.3% A and 66.7% B. The data of
laboratory taken under identical conditions are as follows (note that at X = 0, -rA = 0.00001):

(a) Estimate the volume of a plug flow reactor required to achieve a 30% conversion of A
for an input volumetric flow rate of 2 m3/ min.

(b) Estimate the volume of a CSTR required to take the effluent from the plug flow reactor (PFR)
previous and achieve a total conversion of 50% (based on species A fed to the PFR).

What is the total volume of the two reactors?

What is the volume of a single plug flow reactor needed to achieve a conversion of 60%?
80% conversion?

(e) What is the volume of a single CSTR required to achieve a 50% conversion?

What is the volume of a second CSTR needed to increase the conversion from 50% to 60%?

Plot the reaction rate and conversion as a function of the PFR volume.

Make a critique of the responses to this problem.

CDP2-CB

The inspector sergeant. Nigel Ambercromby from Scotland Yard. Worthless Chemical has been making tirene.
(A) starting from butanol (B) (both dark liquids) using a CSTR of 8.0 feet3followed by a PFR of 3.1
pies3A conversion for an input flow of 1 foot3/min achieves a conversion of 81% using
this provision. The rate is shown as a conversion function in Figure CDP2-K, and its form is
a highly unusual functionality never seen before in real practice and that is unlikely to
let's see again (property of Worthless Chemical).

The CSTR is identical to one of the battery of CSTR shown in Figure CDP2-K, except that the flows of
Food and exit are at the top.

There is a preheater upstream of the CSTR that heats the feed to 60°C. One morning, the manager
from the plant, Dr. Pakbed arrived and discovered that the conversion had been reduced to approximately the
24%. After inspecting the reactors, it was discovered that the PFR was operating perfectly, but it
found a dent in the CSTR that may have been caused by something like a wheelbarrow
elevator. It also notes that the CSTR, which normally makes a 'woosh' sound, is not as loud.
like yesterday. The managers suspect foul play and call Sergeant Nigel Ambercromby from Scotland Yard.
¿Cuáles son las primeras cuatro preguntas del sargento? Ambercromby pregunta? Haga una lista de todas
the things that could cause the drop in conversion. Quantify the possible explanations with calculations
numerical when possible. Dr. Pakbed tells the sergeant. Ambercromby says he must achieve a
over 50% conversion to meet production schedules. Sergeant Ambercromby says:
I think I know how you can do this right away. What is Ambercromby thinking? [with Dan Dixon,
ChE 344 W'97