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4.Identify and Name:

  1. Relative Theories and Equations

    2. Differential Form of PFR equation: 

  2. Systems

    3. Volume of PFR

  3. Dependent and Independent Variables

    4. Independent: VPFR, FA0, FB0, T

    Dependent: conversion (X)

  4. Knowns and Unknowns

    5. Knowns: VPFR, vA0, vB0, FA0, FB0, T, X

    Unknowns: Specific reaction rate constant, k

  5. Inputs and Outputs

    6. In: FA0, FB0

    Out: FA, FB

5.Assumptions/Approximation
Isothermal: no temperature change

No volume change on mixing

6. Specifications
This problem is overspecified: heat capacity, viscosity and boiling point of the components.
7.Algorithm:
Mole Balance on the PFR: 
Rate Law:

Stoichiometry: Equal Molar thetaB = 1

Combine:

Evaluate:

rearrange to solve for k

 

Forward to Part 2 : CSTR & PFR

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