Introduction to Process Engineering

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What does the stoichiometric coefficient represent in a chemical reaction equation?

  • The number of moles of each reactant and product that participate in the reaction. (correct)
  • The rate constant of the reaction.
  • The relative molar mass of each reactant and product.
  • The enthalpy change of the reaction.

In a chemical reaction, what is the significance of a stoichiometric coefficient being negative?

  • The corresponding species is a product of the reaction.
  • The corresponding species is an inert component that does not participate in the reaction.
  • The corresponding species is a reactant. (correct)
  • The corresponding species is a catalyst that speeds up the reaction.

What is a co-product in a chemical process?

  • The main product that is typically the target of the process.
  • A product that is produced alongside the main product, and has commercial value. (correct)
  • A product that is not commercially valuable.
  • A product that is not desired but produced as a byproduct of the main reaction.

What distinguishes a consecutive reaction from other types of reactions?

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What does the conversion of a reactant represent in a chemical process?

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What is the value of the conversion if a reaction has gone to completion?

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What does the yield of a reaction represent?

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What does selectivity in a chemical reaction refer to?

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Which of the following is classified as an intermediate chemical?

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What is a common use of methanol?

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Which chemical is considered a base chemical?

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Which of the following is NOT a raw material listed?

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Which substance is primarily used in cleaning agents?

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What is a significant component in the manufacture of plastcis?

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Which of the following is used as an adhesive?

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Which option represents a consumer product derived from silicones?

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What is a key distinction between process engineering and bioprocess engineering?

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Which of the following characteristics is commonly associated with bioprocess engineering?

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Which statement accurately describes the temperature conditions in process engineering compared to bioprocess engineering?

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In which type of engineering is catalytic enhancement typically based on enzymes?

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What is a common yield concern in chemical process engineering?

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What is typically true about the reaction rates in bioprocess engineering?

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the comparison between chemistry and biotechnology in process engineering?

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What is a typical upper limit for temperature in bioprocess engineering?

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Which of the following is NOT categorized as a unit operation in process engineering?

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What are chemical reactors compared to unit operations characterized by?

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Which of these subjects is essential for a process engineer to be proficient in?

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In process engineering, what does the outflow from a reactor depend on?

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Which aspect is NOT typically considered in the study of reaction kinetics within a reactor?

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Which of the following is NOT a consideration in heat and mass transport in a reactor?

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What types of chemistry should a process engineer be knowledgeable about?

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Which statement best summarizes the relationship between inflow and outflow in a process engineering system?

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What two main components are involved in Process Engineering?

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Which type of flow involves no mixing?

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In the reaction equation 3 H2 + (1) N2 → 2 NH3, what does the coefficient of 1 in front of N2 signify?

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Which of the following statements about stoichiometric equations is true?

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What is a limitation of stoichiometry in chemical reactions?

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What is the result of the reaction represented by the equation 3 H2 + (1) N2 → 2 NH3?

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Which flow type is characterized by continuous mixing within the flow?

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How do stoichiometric coefficients help in chemical reactions?

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What does yield quantify in a chemical reaction?

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Selectivity in a reaction measures the amount of product formed relative to which factor?

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If the initial quantity of reactant A1 is 4.0 mol/h and after the reaction, it measures 0.5 mol/h, what is the conversion $X1$?

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What is the formula to calculate yield $Y_{ki}$?

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What is the selectivity $S_{k,i}$ equation for a limiting reactant A?

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Given $n_{1,0} = 4.0$ mol/h and $n_{2,1} = 1.5$ mol/h, how do you calculate yield $Y_{31}$ for reactant A?

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If the selectivity $S_{41}$ equals $28$, what does this indicate about the reaction?

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Considering that $n_{3,1} = 5.1$ mol/h and $n_{3,0} = 0.1$ mol/h, what is the calculated yield $Y_{31}$?

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Flashcards

Biotechnology

The use of biological processes for industrial production.

Intermediate Chemicals

Chemicals that are produced during the synthesis of other compounds.

Base Chemicals

Fundamental chemicals used as building blocks in chemical production.

Raw Materials

Unprocessed natural resources used in manufacturing.

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Silicones

Polymers containing silicon, used in various applications like lubricants and sealants.

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Dyes

Colored substances used to impart color to materials such as textiles and plastics.

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Pharmaceutics

The science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines.

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Cosmetics

Products designed to enhance appearance, applied externally on the body.

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Process Engineering

The branch of engineering focused on designing and optimizing processes for producing materials.

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Bioprocess Engineering

Engineering that involves using living organisms for production processes.

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Temperature Limitations in Bioprocessing

Bioprocessing has restrictions due to living organisms, often limited by enzyme degradation.

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Selectivity vs. Yield

Selectivity refers to the purity of product, while yield is the total amount produced.

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Catalyst in Process Engineering

Substances that accelerate chemical reactions, often metal-based.

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Enzymatic Catalysis

Catalysis that occurs using enzymes to enhance reactions in bioprocess engineering.

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Reactions Speed in Chemistry vs. Biotechnology

Chemical reactions can be very fast, while reactions in bioprocesses tend to be slower.

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Flow in Process Engineering

The movement of materials through a process system.

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Ammonia Synthesis

A chemical reaction producing ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.

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Stoichiometry

The calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions.

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Conservation of Mass

A principle stating that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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Plug Flow

A type of flow where materials move in a uniform manner without mixing.

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Laminar Flow

A smooth and orderly flow of fluid in parallel layers.

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Intensive Mixing

A thorough mixing of materials often required in chemical processes.

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Reaction Rate

The speed at which a chemical reaction occurs.

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Unit Operations

The basic building blocks of chemical engineering processes like distillation and filtration.

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Distillation

A separation process that utilizes differences in boiling points to separate components.

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Filtration

A process to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter medium.

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Extraction

The process of separating a substance from a mixture using a solvent.

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Crystallization

A separation technique that forms solid crystals from a homogeneous solution.

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Chemical Reactor

A vessel in which chemical reactions occur, showing sensitivity to conditions.

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Kinetics

The study of the rates of chemical processes and reactions.

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Heat- and Mass Transport

Processes involving the transfer of heat and substances in a system.

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Yield (Y)

Parameter quantifying the desired product formed relative to limiting reactant.

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Conversion (X)

Fraction of reactant that has been transformed into products during a reaction.

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Selectivity (S)

The ratio of a desired product formed to the total amount of reactant consumed.

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Limiting Reactant

The reactant that gets fully consumed first, determining the reaction extent.

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Reaction Stoichiometry

The quantitative relationship between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.

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Desired Product

The main product you want from a chemical reaction.

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Amount of Product Formed

The total quantity of desired output from a chemical reaction.

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Quantity of Feed

The initial amount of reactants provided to the process before the reaction occurs.

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Stoichiometric Coefficients

Values used in a chemical equation to balance reactants and products.

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Co-product

A valuable product produced alongside the main product in a reaction.

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By-product

An additional product formed unintentionally during a reaction.

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Value Product

A primary product intended to generate profit in a process.

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Yield

The total amount of product obtained from a reaction, often as a percentage.

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Selectivity

A measure of how well a reaction produces the desired product over others.

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Consecutive Reaction

Reactions that occur in sequence, where products of one are reactants for another.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Process Engineering

  • Process engineering involves converting raw materials into useful products
  • It combines chemical and biological processes
  • Chemical processes use raw materials (e.g. crude oil, natural gas, coal)
  • High temperatures (up to 1300°C) and pressures are common
  • Yields (amount of product) are often more important than selectivity (purity)
  • Reactions are typically fast
  • Heterogeneous catalysts (often metals) are common
  • Biological processes use living organisms
  • Reactions are sensitive to high temperatures
  • Typically operate at ambient pressures
  • Selectivity (purity) can be more important than the yield

Scope of Process Engineering

  • Unit Operations: distillation, filtration, extraction, crystallization
  • Chemical Reactors: larger heat effects, significant property changes, operating parameter sensitivity
  • Process Engineering: encompasses inorganic and organic chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, and mathematics
  • Flow and Conversion: process engineering is about moving things (flow) and transforming them (conversion)

Flow and Reaction

  • Flow: how quickly and smoothly substances move through a reactor
  • Kinetics: speed of reactions
  • Equilibrium: balance of reactants and products
  • Heat and Mass Transport: movement of heat and substances
  • Reaction rates are affected by kinetics, flow, mixing, heating, and cooling

Classification of Products

  • Value Product: the primary product of a reaction
  • Co-Product: a useful by-product
  • By-Product: a secondary product
  • Reactions can be consecutive

Conversion, Yield, Selectivity

  • Conversion: Measures the fraction of a limiting reactant consumed in a reaction
  • Yield: indicates the amount of desired product formed compared to the limiting reactant
  • Selectivity: measures how selectively a desired product is formed compared to other products. All products considered.
  • These parameters are important in evaluating reaction performance

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