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CHE 140A Problem Set No. 4: Fogler, 3-10 (A, B), P. 134

This document contains a homework assignment for a chemical engineering course consisting of 5 problems regarding reaction kinetics and reactor design. Problem 1 asks students to write rate expressions for various reactions and for a general second order reaction under different conditions. Problem 2 involves setting up stoichiometric tables and writing rate expressions as functions of conversion for two reactions. Problems 3-5 involve specific reactions and calculations related to rate expressions, conversions, concentrations, and reactor sizing.

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CHE 140A Problem Set No. 4: Fogler, 3-10 (A, B), P. 134

This document contains a homework assignment for a chemical engineering course consisting of 5 problems regarding reaction kinetics and reactor design. Problem 1 asks students to write rate expressions for various reactions and for a general second order reaction under different conditions. Problem 2 involves setting up stoichiometric tables and writing rate expressions as functions of conversion for two reactions. Problems 3-5 involve specific reactions and calculations related to rate expressions, conversions, concentrations, and reactor sizing.

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Department of Chemical Engineering Spring, 2009

University of California, Santa Barbara

CHE 140A Problem Set No. 4


Due Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Problem 1: Fogler, 3-10(a,b), p. 134


(a) Write the reaction rate expression for the following reactions, assuming each reaction
follows an elementary rate law:
(1) C2H6 ⎯⎯
→ C2H4 + H2
O
/ \
(2) C2H4 + 1 O2 → CH2 − CH2
2

(3) ⎯⎯
→ C2H6 + 2CH3COCH3
(CH3)3COOC(CH3) 3 ←⎯
⎯
(4) ⎯⎯
→ iC4H10
nC4H10 ←⎯
⎯
(5) ⎯⎯
→ CH3COOC4H9 + C2H5OH
CH3COOC2H5 + C4H9OH ←⎯
⎯

(b) Write the rate expression for the reaction


2A + B ⎯⎯
→C ,

assuming the following different cases: that the reaction (i) is second-order in B
and overall third-order, (ii) is zero-order in A and first-order in B, (iii) is zero-
order in both A and B, and (iv) is first-order in A and overall zero-order.

Problem 2: Fogler, 3-11(a,b), p. 134-135


Set up a stoichiometric table for each of the following reactions and express the
concentration of each species in the reaction as a function of conversion evaluating all
constants (e.g., ε, Θ). Then, assume the reaction follows an elementary rate law, and write the
reaction rate solely as a function of conversion, i.e., –rA = f(X).
(a) For the liquid-phase reaction
O CH2 − OH
/ \ |
CH2 − H2 + H2O ⎯⎯⎯
H 2SO 4
→ CH2 − OH

1
The initial concentrations of ethylene oxide and water are 1 lb-mol/ft3 and 3.47 lb-mol/ft3
(62.41 lb/ft3 ÷ 18 lb/lb-mol), respectively. If k = 0.1 dm3/mol.s at 300 K with E = 12,500
cal/mol, calculate the space-time volume for 90% conversion at 300 K and at 350 K.

(b) For the isothermal, isobaric gas-phase pyrolysis reaction


C2H6 ⎯⎯
→ C2H4 + H2

pure ethane enters the flow reactor at 6 atm and 1100 K. How would your equation
for the concentration and reaction rate change if the reaction were to be carried out
in a constant-volume batch reactor?

Problem 3: Fogler, 3-13, p. 136


The formation of nitroanalyine (an important intermediate in dyes, called ‘fast orange’)
is formed from the reaction of ortho-nitrochlorobenzene (ONCB) and aqueous
ammonia. (See Table 3-1 and Example 9-2.)

The liquid-phase reaction is first-order in both ONCB and ammonia with k = 0.0017
m3/kmol.min at 188 °C with E = 11,273 cal/mol. The initial entering concentrations of
ONCB and ammonia are 1.8 kmol/m3 and 6.6 kmol/m3, respectively.
(a) Write the rate expression for the rate of disappearance of ONCB in terms of concentration.
(b) Set up a stoichiometric table for this reaction for a flow system.
(c) Explain how part (a) would be different for a batch system.
(d) Write –rA solely as a function of conversion. –rA = _______
(e) What is the initial rate of reaction (X = 0) at 188 °C? – r A = _______
at 25 °C? – r A = _______
at 288 °C? – r A = _______
(f) What is the rate of reaction when X = 0.90 at 188 °C? – r A = _______
at 25 °C? – r A = _______
at 288 °C? – r A = _______
(g) What would be the corresponding CSTR reactor volume at 25 °C to achieve 90%
conversion at 25 °C and at 288 °C for a molar feed rate of 2 mol/min:
at 25 °C? V = _______
at 288 °C? V = _______

2
Problem 4: Fogler, 3-15(a,b), p. 137
The gas-phase reaction
1 N + 3 NH ⎯⎯
→ NH3
2 2 2 3

is to be carried out isothermally. The molar feed is 50% H2 and 50% N2, at a pressure of
16.4 atm and 227 °C.
(a) Construct a complete stoichiometric table.
(b) What are CAO, δ, and ε? Calculate the concentrations of ammonia and hydrogen when the
conversion of H2 is 60%.

Problem 5: Fogler, 3-16(a), p. 137


Calculate the equilibrium conversion and concentrations for the following reaction:
(a) The liquid-phase reaction
⎯⎯
→C
A + B ←⎯
⎯
with CA0 = CB0 = 2 mol/dm3 and KC = 10 dm3/mol .

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