Question: Consider diffusion and reaction (A B) on a porous catalytic particle (slab of half- thickness L). The rate of reaction ra (of A disappearance) is
Consider diffusion and reaction (A B) on a porous catalytic particle (slab of half- thickness L). The rate of reaction ra (of A disappearance) is given by = kCA TA= (1 + KCA) a. Following the lecture notes, derive the dimensionless differential balance and boundary conditions. b. Derive an expression for the actual Thiele modulus (call it ) for these kinetics using the generalized Thiele modulus formula. c. Using the derived expression for the effectiveness factor n, solve for n(o) for several values of Q = KCAs, where Cas is the surface concentration of A. d. Describe your approach, and show the equations involved, if in addition to intraparticle diffusion there is also external transport limitations
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