A space velocity of 5 hr-1 means that ___________________?
Correct answer: A. Five reactor volumes of feed (at specified conditions) are being fed into the reactor per hour
- A. Five reactor volumes of feed (at specified conditions) are being fed into the reactor per hour
- B. After every 5 hours, reactor is being filled with the feed
- C. Cent per cent conversion can be achieved in at least 5 hours
- D. A fixed conversion of a given batch of feed takes 5 hours
Explanation
Space velocity is the feed volumetric flow rate divided by reactor volume, with both measured at specified reference conditions. A value of 5 hr⁻¹ therefore means a feed volume equal to five reactor volumes enters each hour.
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