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Written Homework #1 Che 446 Fall 2017: I Ai A A R

This document contains instructions for two homework problems. Problem 1 involves deriving dynamic model equations for a continuous stirred-tank reactor where reaction A yields product B. The variables include inlet and outlet flow rates and concentrations, tank level and area, and reaction rate. Problem 2 involves deriving dynamic model equations for a flash unit that separates a liquid feed into vapor and liquid outlets, with variables such as feed rate and composition, holdup, heating rate, and vapor-liquid equilibrium relationship.

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Written Homework #1 Che 446 Fall 2017: I Ai A A R

This document contains instructions for two homework problems. Problem 1 involves deriving dynamic model equations for a continuous stirred-tank reactor where reaction A yields product B. The variables include inlet and outlet flow rates and concentrations, tank level and area, and reaction rate. Problem 2 involves deriving dynamic model equations for a flash unit that separates a liquid feed into vapor and liquid outlets, with variables such as feed rate and composition, holdup, heating rate, and vapor-liquid equilibrium relationship.

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Written Homework #1

ChE 446
Fall 2017

Problem 1. Consider a chemical reactor in which the reaction A B occurs. The volumet-
ric flow rate and concentration of the inlet stream are qi and CAi , respectively. The tank
has level h and cross-sectional area A. The outlet concentration is CA , and the reaction
rate per unit volume is r = kCA . The outlet stream is split into a product stream with
flow rate q and a recycle stream with flow rate qr . The ratio of the recycle and product
flow rates is denoted as c. The flow rate of the outlet stream is linearly related to the level
with resistance R. Assume constant density and isothermal operation. Derive the dynamic
model equations.

Problem 2. Consider a flash unit which is fed a saturated liquid mixture containing com-
ponents A and B. The molar flow rate of the feed stream is F and the feed composition of
component A is xF . Let H denote the molar holdup in the flash unit. A heating coil is used
to add energy to the liquid mixture at a rate Q. Exiting the flash unit are a vapor stream
with molar flow rate D and composition xD and a liquid stream with molar flow rate B and
composition xB . Let Hv denote the molar heat of vaporization of the mixture. Assume
the vapor-liquid equilibrium relationship is xD = KxB , where K is a constant. Derive the
dynamic model equations.

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