Conclusion
The kinetic data obtained such as the
rate constant and the respective order of the
reaction are generally satisfactorily based on
the shared variance values shown in the
plots. The rate equation was successfully
established, however, additional statistical
analyses or comparison with other
experimental studies would increase the
confidence of the results if the results are
consistent. The proposed small single CSTR
for the reaction yields a relatively low
conversion. It is expected that low reactor
volume will result to low conversion. The
parameters residence time and space time
must also be considered in designing a
reactor.
Recommendation
The reagents to be used during the
experimentation must be standardized to
have a more accurate and reliable results.
Careful measurements of mass and volumes
of the reagents must be exhibited. There are
lots of interesting reactions that can be a
subject for a kinetic study. In designing a
reactor, it is advised to use software that can
provide interactive visual and numerical
simulation of data. Furthermore, a more
comprehensive and in-depth knowledge in
reaction kinetics and heat and mass transfer
principles are highly necessary to design an
operational and safe reactor.
Acknowledgement
The authors would like to thank
Engr. Junel B. Borbo for the insights and
giving us supplementary materials to work
on, to help us understand the topics in ChE
421 - Chemical Reactions Engineering.
Through this material, we learned to
determine and analyze the kinetic data of a
specific reaction via experimentation and
numerical analysis; and to apply the results
in designing a simple reactor.
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