6025Chemical EngineeringMedium
A liquid phase reaction is to be carried out under isothermal conditions. The reaction rate as a function of conversion has been determined experimentally and is shown in the figure given below. What choice of reactor or combination of reactors will require the minimum overall reactor volume, if a conversion of 0.9 is desired?
APFR followed by a CSTR followed by a PFR
BCSTR followed by a PFR followed by a CSTR
CPFR followed by a CSTR
DCSTR followed by a PFR
Correct answer
A. PFR followed by a CSTR followed by a PFR
Explanation
The correct answer is PFR followed by a CSTR followed by a PFR.