Tute Sheet-7

Q1. The catalytic reaction A 4R is run at 3.2 atm and 117°C in a plug flow reactor which contain
0.01 kg of catalyst and uses a feed consisting of the partially converted product of 20 litres/h of pure
unreacted A. The results are as follows:

Run 1 2 3 4
CAin,mol/liter 0.100 0.080 0.060 0.040
CAout,mol/liter 0.084 0.070 0.055 0.038

Find a rate equation to represent this reaction.

Q2. The catalytic reaction A 4R is studied in a catalytic reactor using various amounts of
catalyst and 20 litre/h of pure A feed at 5.2 atmosphere and 120 ° C. The concentration of A in the
effluent stream is recorded for the various run as follows:

Run 1 2 3 4
Catalyst used ,kg 0.020 0.040 0.080 0.160
CAout,mol/liter 0.074 0.060 0.044 0.029

(a) Find the rate equation for the reaction, using the integral method of analysis
(b) Find the rate equation using differential method of analysis.

Q3.For the catalytic reaction A 4R using the rate equation -r A = 96 litres/h kg cat determine
the amount of catalyst needed in a packed bed reactor for 35% conversion of A to R for a feed of
2000 mol/h of pure A at 3.2 atm and 117° C.