NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHY-620 015

B. TECH-CHEMICAL ENGG
SUBJECT: CLPC21 CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING

Answer all the Questions

Time: 1 hour Max marks: 25

Date: 22/10/2021

1. At present 85% of reactant A is converted into product by a second order

reaction in a single mixed flow reactor. It is proposed to place a second reactor
similar to the one being used in series with it. (a) For the same treatment rate as
that used at present, how will this addition affect the conversion of reactant?
(b) For the same 85% conversion, by how much can the treatment rate be
increased
7

2. Derive the Equation to find Topt and CRmax /CA0 in a mixed flow reactor for
the reaction.
A  R S
The reaction AR is first order and the reaction RS is zero order
7

3. A feed of aqueous A (CA0 = 40 mol/m³) enters a reactor, decomposes, and a

mixture of A, R. and S leaves.

Find CR, and Cs and τ for XA=0.8 in a mixed flow reactor.

7

4. Briefly explain the design of MRF different size connected in series and also
explain the how to choose best connecting system in MRF in series option
4