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The document contains 7 questions regarding catalytic reaction kinetics and reactor design for chemical engineering students. It provides background information and experimental data for reactions involving t-butyl alcohol production, reactant concentration in cylindrical pores, kinetics determination from plug flow reactor data, and fluidized bed reactor design. Students are asked to derive rate laws, effectiveness factors, determine operating conditions, and analyze kinetics and deactivation models based on the information provided.

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Assignment No-2

The document contains 7 questions regarding catalytic reaction kinetics and reactor design for chemical engineering students. It provides background information and experimental data for reactions involving t-butyl alcohol production, reactant concentration in cylindrical pores, kinetics determination from plug flow reactor data, and fluidized bed reactor design. Students are asked to derive rate laws, effectiveness factors, determine operating conditions, and analyze kinetics and deactivation models based on the information provided.

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Laxminarayan Institute of Technology

Accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade (3.48 CGPA)


Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
www.nagpuruniversity.org/litnagpur

Title : Assignment No-2 Date: 03/04/2023


Academic Year : 2022-23
Semester : VI
Subject Name : CRE-II
Class : B. Tech. Chemical Engineering/ Technology
Last date of Submission : 14/04/2022

Que 1) t-Butyl alcohol (TBA) is an important octane enhancer that is used to replace lead additives in
gasoline. TBA was produced by the liquid-phase hydration (W) of isobutene (I) over an Amberlyst-15
catalyst. The system is normally a multiphase mixture of hydrocarbon, water, and solid catalysts.
However, the use of cosolvents or excess TBA can achieve reasonable miscibility. The reaction
mechanism is believed to be
𝐼+𝑆 ↔𝐼∙𝑆
𝑊+𝑆 ↔𝑊∙𝑆
𝑊 ∙ 𝑆 + 𝐼 ∙ 𝑆 ↔ 𝑇𝐵𝐴 ∙ 𝑆 + 𝑆
𝑇𝐵𝐴 ∙ 𝑆 ↔ 𝑇𝐵𝐴 + 𝑆
Derive a rate law assuming:
(a) The surface reaction is rate-limiting.
(b) The adsorption of isobutene is limiting.
(c) The reaction follows Eley–Rideal kinetics
𝐼 ∙ 𝑆 + 𝑊 ↔ 𝑇𝐵𝐴 ∙ 𝑆
and the surface reaction is limiting.
(d) Isobutene (I) and water (W) are adsorbed on different sites.
𝐼 + 𝑆1 ↔ 𝐼 ∙ 𝑆1
𝑊 + 𝑆2 ↔ 𝑊 ∙ 𝑆2
(e) What generalization can you make by comparing the rate laws derived in parts (a) through (d)?
Que 2) For cylindrical pore of length L, prove that the concentration of reactant within the pore is given
𝐶𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑠ℎ 𝑚(𝐿−𝑥)
by 𝐶
= 𝑐𝑜𝑠ℎ 𝑚𝐿
𝐴𝑆
Also derive the expression for the effectiveness factor as a function of Thiele Modulus.
Que 3) The catalytic reaction A -- 4R is run at 3.2 atm and 117ºC in plug flow reactor which
contains 0.01 kg of catalyst and uses feed consisting of the partially converted product of 20
litres/hr of pure unreacted A. The results are as follows:
Run No 1 2 3 4
3
CA0 (mol/dm ) 0.1 0.08 0.06 0.04
CAout (mol/dm3) 0.084 0.070 0.055 0.038
Find a rate equation to represent this reaction
Que 4) Reactant A at CA0= 10 mol/m3 is to be passed through a packed bed catalytic reactor
where it will decompose into either R or S. To maximize the formation of R and for 90%
decomposition of A determine
 whether to operate in the strong pore diffusion regime or in the diffusion-free regime
 whether to use plug flow or mixed flow (high recycle)

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 CR expected in the exit stream.


The kinetics of the decomposition, when free of pore diffusion resistance, is given by

Que 5) Reactant gas (u0 = 0.3 m/s, v0 = 0.3π m3/s passes upward through a 2-m diameter
fluidized bed (umf= 0.03 m/s, εmf= 0.5) containing 7 tons of catalyst (W = 7000
kg, ρs = 2000 kg/m3). Reaction proceeds as follows:

(a) Calculate the conversion of reactant.


(b) Find the proper mean concentration of A seen by the solids.
(c) If gas were made to flow downward through the solids we would have a packed bed.
Assuming plug flow of gas find the conversion of reactant for this situation.
Additional Data
CA0 = 100 mol/m3, Diffusivity D = 20 × 10-6 m2/s, α = 0.33
Estimated bubble size in the bed: db = 0.32 m
See Figure which represents this system.

Que 6) Write down the detailed note on the types of deactivation of catalyst with reference to
kinetics of deactivation.
Que 7) The catalytic decomposition of reactant (A→R) is studied in a packed bed
reactor filled with 2.4-mm pellets and using a very high recycle rate of product
gases (assume mixed flow). The results of a long-time run and additional data
are given below

Find the kinetics of reaction and deactivation, both in the diffusion-free and in
the strong pore diffusion resistance regime.

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