Question: Two parallel reactions: A + B P ( main reaction, reaction rate constant k 1 ) A + B S ( side reaction, reaction rate

Two parallel reactions:
A+BP(main reaction, reaction rate constant k1)
A+BS(side reaction, reaction rate constant k2)
rP=k1cAcB0.3
rS=k2cA0.5cB1.8
The following parameters are known: k1=k2=1(a.u.); cA0=cB0=10molL; a PFR is used for the reaction; conversion of A is 90% in the exit.
a) Write down the instantaneous selectivity of P(PA) as a function of cA and cB.
b) What is the overall selectivity for P (PA) after reaction? (0.189)
c) What is the overall yield of P after reaction? (0.17)
d) What are the desirable concentrations of cA and cB in the reactor (high or low) to obtain high selectivity towards P?
e) Sketch two types of flow reactor design that can satisfy concentration requirement you found in d).
 Two parallel reactions: A+BP(main reaction, reaction rate constant k1) A+BS(side reaction,

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