Chapter 14: External Diffusion Effects on Heteregeneous Reactions
Self Test: What 4 things are wrong with this solution?
Problem
The isomeriation A -> B follows an elementary rate law and is carried out in a packed bed reactor where 63.2% conversion is achieved. What would be the conversion if the particle size were doubled and the entering pressure is doubled, but there is no pressure drop?
Solution
For Case 1 and Case 2:
Answer
You'll have to figure this one out on your own!