The reaction A → B is conducted in an adiabatic plug flow reactor
(PFR). Pure A at a concentration of 2 kmol/m3
is fed to the reactor at the
rate of 0.01 m3
/s and at a temperature of 500 K. If the exit conversion is
20%, then the exit temperature (in k) is (Data: Heat of reaction at 298 K = -
50000 kJ/ kmole of A reacted Heat capacities CPA = CPB = 100kJ/kmole. K
(may be assumed to be independent of temperature))
(A) 400
(B) 500
(C) 600
(D) 1000

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) 600

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