We are designing a process unit for the isomerization of pentanol: It is notably packed with...

 

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We are designing a process unit for the isomerization of pentanol: It is notably packed with catalyst pellets. The radius of the catalyst pellets is 2.14 mm. Besides, their reaction coefficient is 6.8 - 10/s, while their diffusion coefficient is 3.7.10-7 m/s. a. Calculate the Thiele Modulus T of these catalyst pellets. b. Is this process unit mostly limited by reaction or diffusion? Circle the appropriate word, while briefly explaining. Reaction Diffusion c. On a practical level, do you recommend making the catalyst pellets larger or smaller? Circle the appropriate word, while briefly explaining. Larger Smaller We are designing a process unit for the isomerization of pentanol: It is notably packed with catalyst pellets. The radius of the catalyst pellets is 2.14 mm. Besides, their reaction coefficient is 6.8 - 10/s, while their diffusion coefficient is 3.7.10-7 m/s. a. Calculate the Thiele Modulus T of these catalyst pellets. b. Is this process unit mostly limited by reaction or diffusion? Circle the appropriate word, while briefly explaining. Reaction Diffusion c. On a practical level, do you recommend making the catalyst pellets larger or smaller? Circle the appropriate word, while briefly explaining. Larger Smaller