5 Questions
What form of the mole balance equation must be used when accounting for pressure drop effects?
Differential form
In terms of catalyst weight, what is the differential form of the mole balance equation for a second-order, irreversible reaction?
$dX = -rA' dW$
How does the reaction rate change with increasing pressure drop according to Equation (5-20)?
The reaction rate decreases
Based on stoichiometry for gas-phase reactions, how is CA related to FA?
$CA = FA / V$
What does Equation (5-19) represent in terms of the rate law for a second-order, irreversible reaction?
$-rA' = kCA^2$
Test your knowledge on pressure drop in reactors, focusing on its effects on liquid-phase and gas-phase reactions. Understand the impact of total pressure on reactants concentration and the rate of reaction in different reaction environments.
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