5.

Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20) Printed Pages—4 ECH502
(a) Write short notes on the following :
(i) Michaelis Menten Kinetics (M-M Kinetics) (Following Paper ID and Roll No. to be filled in your Answer Book)
(ii) Biochemical reaction system. PAPER ID : 2182 Roll No.

(b) Substrate A and enzyme E flow through a mixed flow

reactor (V = 6.0 litre). From the entering and leaving B.Tech.
concentrations and flow rate, find rate equation to represent (SEM. V) ODD SEMESTER THEORY
the action of enzyme on substrate. EXAMINATION 2013-14
CEo, mol/litre CAo, mol/litre CA, mol/litre v, litre/hr CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING – II
0.02 0.2 0.04 3.0
Time : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100
0.01 0.3 0.15 4.0
0.001 0.69 0.60 1.2 Note :– (i) Attempt all questions.

(c) Describe the polymerization and their classification. How (ii) Assume suitable data, if required.
can you prepare Polystyrene in a batch reactor ? Explain
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
with flow diagram.
1. Attempt any four parts of the following : (5×4=20)

(a) Derive design equation for plug flow reactor when

conversion occurs from 0 to Xf.

(b) Write short note on ‘Recycle Reactor’ with the help of

suitable examples.

(c) Explain the effect of heat during catalytic reactions with

the help of suitable examples.

(d) Write a short note on the role of Hatta number, MH.

(e) Discuss the rate equation for heterogeneous reactions.

(f) Differentiate between shrinking core model and progressive

conversion models.

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2. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20) (c) Discuss the term ‘Hot spot’ in tubular reactor. Explain the
(a) Differentiate between physical and chemical adsorption. effect of heat during catalytic reactions with suitable
Describe Langmuir adsorption isotherm with suitable examples.

assumptions. 4. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20)

(b) In an experiment, to determine the pore volume and catalyst (a) A feed consisting of 28% of 50 µm, 39% of 100 µm and
particle porosity, the following data were obtained on a 33% of 200 µm radius particles, is to be fed continuously in
sample of activated silica (granular, 4 to 12 mesh size). a thin layer onto a moving grate crosscurrent to a flow of
Calculate pore volume, density of solid and porosity of reactant gas. For the planned operating conditions the time
silica. Given that : required for complete conversion is 5, 10 and 20 min for
three sizes of particles. Find the conversion of solids on
Mass of catalyst sample placed in chamber = 101.5 gm
the grate for a residence time of 8 min in the reactor.
Volume of He displaced by sample = 45.1 cm3
(b) Give the procedure for determination of the rate controlling
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Volume of Hg displaced by sample = 82.7 cm . steps for progressive conversion. Derive the equation for
(c) Enumerate the general characteristics of the catalysts. shrinking core model when diffusion through chemical
Describe the mechanism of catalytic reactions. Explain the reaction control.
‘Impregnation method’ for the preparation of catalyst with t/ = 1 – {rC/R} = 1 – {1 – XB}1/3
suitable example. (c) Spherical solid particles containing B are roasted
3. Attempt any two parts of the following : (10×2=20) isothermally in an oven with gas of constant composition.
Solids are converted to a firm nonflaking product according
(a) Write short notes on :
to the SCM as follows :
(i) Effectiveness factor of a catalyst
A(g) + B(s)  R(g) + S(s), CA = 0.01 kmol/m3, B = 20 kmol/m3
(ii) Thiele modulus.
From the following conversion data (by chemical analysis)
(b) For the following reaction, determine the amount of catalyst or core size data (by slicing and measuring) determine the
needed in a packed bed reactor with a very large recycle rate controlling mechanism for the transformation of solid.
rate (assume mixed flow) for 36% conversion of A to R
dp, mm XB t, min
for a feed rate of 2100 mol/hr of pure A at 3.2 atm and
117oC. For the reaction at this temperature 1 1 4
1.5 1 6
A  4R, –r'A = 96 CA mol/kg cat .hr, CAo = 0.1 mol/litre
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