Problem $1$

The following rate concentration data are available:

Find amount of catalyst need in a packed needed to process $2000mo\frac{l}{h}r$ of methane at a conversion

of $35\%.$ Assume, $C_{CH4,0}=0\mathrm{.}1mo\frac{l}{?}$ liter.

Design the reactor as follows:

Assume bulk catalyst particle density ${}_p=1000k\frac{g}{m^3}$; bed porosity, $=0\mathrm{.}35$

Number of reactors $=4$; size of the reactor tubes $=4m$ long, $0\mathrm{.}1m$ diameter $($consider $20\%$ extra

volume of the tubes for safety factor$).$

Table Reactor design specification