Question: Reactant A is decomposed as follows: A - > R - > S , with k 1 = 0 . 1 min - 1 ,

Reactant A is decomposed as follows:
A->R->S , with k1=0.1 min-1, k2=0.1 min-1, E1/R =15,000K and E2/R =8,000K. R is the desired product and S is unwanted. R is to be obtained from 15 L/min of pure feed in A at a concentration of 1 mol/L.
a) Recommend a suitable temperature and reaction system for the production of R. Justify.
b) Calculate the volume of a PFR reactor that maximizes the exit molar flow of R. At these optimal conditions, calculate the overall efficiency (YR).

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