Question: Starting from the general Ergun equation, derive the analytical solution for pressure drop (y = P/P0) for an isothermal gas phase elementary reaction A+B C+D

Starting from the general Ergun equation, derive the analytical solution for pressure drop (y = P/P0) for an isothermal gas phase elementary reaction A+B C+D in a PBR reactor.

(1) y dependence on length L;

(2) y dependence on the weight of the catalyst W.

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