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The document describes the decomposition of acetaldehyde into carbon monoxide and methane in a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR). Given the second order rate constant, inlet flow rate, and conversion percentage, the problem is to determine the volume of the CSTR. The solution shows the governing reaction rate equation and uses it to calculate the required volume as 1.50 cubic meters.

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CSTR

The document describes the decomposition of acetaldehyde into carbon monoxide and methane in a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR). Given the second order rate constant, inlet flow rate, and conversion percentage, the problem is to determine the volume of the CSTR. The solution shows the governing reaction rate equation and uses it to calculate the required volume as 1.50 cubic meters.

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Question Problem

The decomposition of acetaldehyde (A) into CO and CH4 is 2nd order, with ka = 22.2
L mol-1 min-1. Determine the volume of the CSTR if conversion is 39.28% and inlet
flowrate is 2.5 m3/min. The feed rate of acetaldehyde is 8.8 kg/min.
Solution

Ka 22.2 L mol -1 min -1


order, with ka = 22.2 qo 2500 L/min
n is 39.28% and inlet
is 8.8 kg/min. Fa0 8.8 kg/min
Conversion (X) 39.28 % Comments:
Fa0 (moles) 200 moles/min Molar mass of CH4CO = 44 g/mol
Equation: L/D is the ratio of the vessel as per A
section VIII.
CH3CHO -----> CO + CH4 Assumptions:
Isochoric, Isothermal and Isobaric
Reactor Balance Reaction.

Species In Out Change


Acetaldehyde 200 121.43 -78.57
CO 0 78.57 78.57
CH4 0 78.57 78.57

Governing Equation:

V= Fa0*X/(-ra)
-ra=ka*ca^2=ka*(ca0(1-X))^2

Ca0 0.08 moles/L

Diameter
V 1500.0 L
Volume 1.50 m3
L/D 3

V = pi*((D^2)/4)*L
s:
ss of CH4CO = 44 g/mol
ratio of the vessel as per ASME
II.
ons:
Isothermal and Isobaric

0.86 m Length 2.58 m

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