Question: AB+2C is taking place in a membrane reactor. Pure A enters the reactor, and B diffuses out through the membrane. Unfortunately, a small amount of

 AB+2C is taking place in a membrane reactor. Pure A enters

AB+2C is taking place in a membrane reactor. Pure A enters the reactor, and B diffuses out through the membrane. Unfortunately, a small amount of the reactant A also diffuses through the membrane. (a) Plot and analyze the flow rates of A, B, and C and the conversion X down the reactor, as well as the flow rates of A and B through the membrane. (b) Next, compare the conversion profiles in a conventional PFR with those of a membrane reactor from part (a). What generalizations can you make? (c) Would the conversion of A be greater or smaller if C were diffusing out instead of B ? (d) Discuss qualitatively how your curves would change if the temperature were increased significantly or decreased significantly for an exothermic reaction. Repeat the discussion for an endothermic reaction. Additional information: k=10min1KC=0.01mol2/dm6kCA=1min1kCB=40min1FA0=100mol/minv0=100dm3/minVreactor=20dm3

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