The reaction A → B is conducted in an adiabatic plug flow reactor (PFR). Pure A at a concentration of 2 kmol/m3is 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)) ?

Correct answer: C. 600

  • A. 400
  • B. 500
  • C. 600
  • D. 1000

Explanation

The heat released is 0.02 kmol/s × 0.20 × 50,000 kJ/kmol = 200 kJ/s, while the heat-capacity flow is 0.02 × 100 = 2 kJ/(s·K). The adiabatic temperature rise is 100 K, giving an exit temperature of 600 K.

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