The following data was collected for a non-elementary, liquid phase decomposition of reactant A. The initial volumetric flow rate is 35 L/min.

X = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.9

CA0/-rA (min)= 10, 15, 15, 25, 30, 25, 10, 20

a) Find the CSTR volume needed to achieve 30% conversion.

b) Find the PFR volume needed to achieve 20% conversion.

c) What type of reactor should be used to take the effluent from the PFR used in b) and achieve 60% total conversion while minimizing the total reactor volume? Calculate the volumes for both a PFR and a CSTR to determine the answer.

d) Explain the best way to minimize the total reactor volume and achieve 70% total conversion. You have the freedom to use as many reactors as you wish and both CSTRs and PFRs. Give the type and range of conversions for each reactor you use and determine the total reactor volume.