Question: For a given elementary gas phase reaction below takes places in membrane flow reactor isothermally at constant pressure. A 2 B + C The membrane

For a given elementary gas phase reaction below takes places in membrane flow reactor isothermally at constant pressure.
A2B+C
The membrane is permeable to B but not to A and C. Pure gaseous A enters the reactor at P900kPa and T280C at a molar flow rate (FAe) of 10molmin.
The rate of diffusion of B out of the reactor per unit volume of reactor, RB, is proportional to the concentration of B(i.e.,RB=kcCB).
R=8.314kPadm3molK
k=0.9min-1
Kc=0.05moldm3
Kc=0.4
a) Show mole balances, rate laws, stoichiometry, and combination of these to provide differential mole balances on A,B, and C.
b) Plot the molar flow rates of each species as a function of reactor volume.
c) By using the plot, calculate the conversion of A at V=500dm3
d) Find and discuss the change of conversion when there is a 20% increase in the value kc.
e) Find and discuss the change of conversion when the value of ?kc is doubled.
f) Assume that instead of membrane flow reactor, you have a PFR. Calculate the conversion and reactor volume when the system reaches equilibrium.
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