Continuous Reactors Quiz

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How are batch reactors different from continuous reactors?

Batch reactors are used for a wider variety of processes than continuous reactors

Batch reactors are stirred tanks handling full inventory, while continuous reactors handle product as a flowing stream (correct)

Batch reactors are generally smaller than continuous reactors

Batch reactors are operated in semi batch mode, while continuous reactors are not

What is a key characteristic of continuous reactors?

They are operated in semi batch mode

They are generally larger than batch reactors

They carry material as a flowing stream (correct)

They handle the full inventory of a complete batch cycle

What determines the capabilities of a continuous reactor?

The material being processed

Variety of shapes and types of machine

Size of the reactor

Key design features (correct)

In what mode may batch reactors be operated in some cases?

Semi batch mode where one chemical is charged to the vessel and a second chemical is added slowly Signup and view all the answers

What are continuous reactors often designed as?

Pipes with or without baffles or a series of interconnected stages Signup and view all the answers

What are the two broad categories of reactors, and how do they differ in terms of handling the product inventory?

The two broad categories of reactors are batch reactors and continuous reactors. Batch reactors are stirred tanks large enough to handle the full inventory of a complete batch cycle, while continuous reactors are generally smaller and handle the product as a flowing stream. Signup and view all the answers

What is semi batch mode, and how does it differ from batch mode operation?

In semi batch mode, one chemical is charged to the vessel and a second chemical is added slowly. This differs from batch mode operation, where the entire inventory is handled at once. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the design features that determine the capabilities of continuous reactors.

The design features that determine the capabilities of continuous reactors include the shapes and types of the machines, as well as whether they are designed as pipes with or without baffles, or as a series of interconnected stages. Signup and view all the answers

What industries commonly utilize continuous reactors, and for what purposes?

Continuous reactors are used within the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries for a wide variety of chemical and biological processes. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it more helpful to look at the key design features rather than the whole system when classifying continuous reactors?

Looking at the key design features helps to understand the capabilities and functionality of continuous reactors, as the variation in shapes and types of machines can be daunting, but the key design features are relatively small in number and determine the reactor's capabilities. Signup and view all the answers