Additional Homework Problems

CDP9-L_B

The free-radical polymerization reaction discussed in Professional Reference Section R9.1.2.1 for a batch reactor is to be carried out in a CSTR and a PFR.
(a)  Plot the effluent initiator and monomer concentrations as a function of the space-time .
(b)  Compare your results for two equal-sized CSTRs in series with one CSTR. The total volume is the same in both cases.
(c)  Vary the parameter values (i.e., k₀, k_p) and discuss your results.

      Additional information:

M₀=3 mol/dm³      I₂₀= 0.01 mol/dm³

k₀= 10^-3s^-1      k_p=10 dm³/mol*s      k_t= 5 X 10⁷ dm³/mol*s