Question: This example solves the mole balance in a packed bed catalytic reactor using the catalyst weight as the independent variable instead of the reactor volume

 This example solves the mole balance in a packed bed catalytic

This example solves the mole balance in a packed bed catalytic reactor using the catalyst weight as the independent variable instead of the reactor volume or length. The gas-phase reaction C+2H2M takes place on a Ni/SiO2 catalyst. It is zero order in C and first-order in H2. r=kPH2,k=1.74mol/(kgcatbarmin) The feed to the reactor is 67%H2 and 33%C. It is at 170C and 5 bar, and its molar flow rate is 40mol/min. Assume the reactor is isothermal and the pressure drop through the reactor is negligible. The reactor contains 4.8kg catalyst. Plot the flow rate of C,H2, and M as a function of catalyst weight using MATLAB

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