Question: How to solve Consider the case of a single first order reaction taking place in a non - isothermal spherical catalyst particle at steady state

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Consider the case of a single first order reaction taking place in a non-isothermal spherical catalyst particle at steady state without external mass or heat transfer resistance. We may assume constant values of heat of reaction, activation energy, and solid thermal conductivity and gas diffusion coefficient based on expected limited temperature variation. A requirement for catalytic surface integrity that the core temperature should not exceed 600K.
The chemical reaction is exothermic. Given the following conditions:
TC,: Center maximum allowable Temperature =600K
kC,: rate constant at surface temperature =10s-1
Ea: reaction activation energy =80kJmol
Hr: heat of reaction =-200kJmol(exothermic)
DA : Diffusion coefficient of A=10-5m2s
k : thermal conductivity of solid pellet =20Wm*K
R, : radius of solid pellet =0.45cm
CAs: Surface concentration of A =1.0mol? Liter Liter (:=1.0m3
 How to solve Consider the case of a single first order

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