What is a batch reactor

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batch reactor is one of the simplest type in the reactors while for the manufacturing of chemicals. A simplest type of tank which has an agitator to mix the raw materials properly and also has an heating element. Solid and liquids or both can be used as raw materials. A vent in the top cover is used to escape the gases. Discharge is used at the bottom of the reactor outlets.

Batch reactor is used for longer time periods usually in days, therefore the conversion rate is higher than other reactors.

It is used for small scale production rate.

Easy maintenance and cleaning is easy.

The disadvantages of batch reactor onne product is produced from the given period of time and another product at another time.

Example - Fermenter is a batch reactor

The balanced reaction

Input - output + rate of production = accumulation

Without input and output flow rate

F_A0 =0 = F_A

rA = rate of reaction

The design equation for batch reactor is

Amanda K answered 1 year ago

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