The following series reactions take place in the liquid phase: A --> B --> C The...

 

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The following series reactions take place in the liquid phase: A --> B --> C The rate of destruction of A is -A = kCA and the rate of formation of C is rc = K2CB, respectively. The rate constants are k = 0.1 min and k = 0.2 min. The reaction is carried out in a CSTR and the feed has a concentration of 20 mol of A per m. What is the space time, in minutes and expressed as a whole integer, that maximizes the outlet concentration of B? Note: One approach to this problem is to construct a plot of space time versus CB and then determine where the plot is maximized. Using your favorite math solver will make your work easier. The following series reactions take place in the liquid phase: A --> B --> C The rate of destruction of A is -A = kCA and the rate of formation of C is rc = K2CB, respectively. The rate constants are k = 0.1 min and k = 0.2 min. The reaction is carried out in a CSTR and the feed has a concentration of 20 mol of A per m. What is the space time, in minutes and expressed as a whole integer, that maximizes the outlet concentration of B? Note: One approach to this problem is to construct a plot of space time versus CB and then determine where the plot is maximized. Using your favorite math solver will make your work easier.