Question: The elementary, irreversible gas - phase reaction A B + C , is carried out adiabatically in a PFR packed with a catalyst. Pure A

The elementary, irreversible gas-phase reaction AB+C, is carried out adiabatically in a PFR
packed with a catalyst. Pure A enters the reactor at a volumetric flow rate of 20dm3s, at a
pressure of 10atm, and a temperature of 450K.
Additional Information (all heats of formation are referenced to Tref=273K):
CP,A=40Jmol**(K)
CP,B=25Jmol**(K)
CP,C=15Jmol**(K)
HA0=-70kJmol
HB0=-50kJmol
HC0=-40kJmol
k=0.133**exp(ER(1450-1T))dm3kg-cat**s where E=31.4kJmol
a) Plot and then analyze the conversion and temperature down the plug-flow reactor until an
80% conversion (if possible) is reached. (The maximum catalyst weight that can be
packed into the PFR is 50kg). Assume P=0.
b) Vary the inlet temperature and describe its effect on conversion.
c) Plot the heat that must be removed along the reactor (Q vs. W) to maintain isothermal
operation.
d) Now take pressure drop into account in the PBR with b=1kgdm3. The reactor can be
packed with one of the two particles. Show the conversion and pressure drop along the
length of the reactor for both (similar to part a). Which one minimizes the pressure drop?
i)=0.019kg- cat for particle diameter D1
ii),=0.0075kg- cat for particle diameter D2
e) Plot and then analyze the temperature, conversion, and the pressure along the length of
the reactor. Vary the parameters and P0 and describe how this affects the system.
PLEASE HELP WITH C-E
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