The exit age distribution curve E(t) for an ideal CSTR with the average
residence time, τ, is given by
(A) e
-t/τ
(B) e
-t/τ

(C) 1 - e
-t/τ
(D) 1 - (e
-t/τ
/τ)

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) e
-t/τ

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