Question: The chemical reaction A given by the expression B takes place in CSTR with volume of 1m. The reaction rate is R = KCA

The chemical reaction A given by the expression B takes place in 

The chemical reaction A given by the expression B takes place in CSTR with volume of 1m. The reaction rate is R = KCA where CA denotes the concentration of A and k the reaction rate constant, k = 0.75. The tank is initially filled with an inert solvent. The feed of A with a concentration CAO = 1.5 M is started at time t = 0 using a constant flow rate so that the volume is kept constant. (a) Derive a model for the process and solve it numerically using matlab. (b) Generate the concentration time plot. (c) What is the optimal flow rate, if we require that the yield of the product B should be 95% at the outlet?

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