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The parallel first-order reactions A → B,A → C have activation energies of 8 and 10 kcal/mole, respectively. In a 1 liter batch reactor at 100°C the selectivity to B is 50% and the conversion is 50% in a reaction time of 10 min with CAo = 1 mole/liter. The solvent is water and the reactor can be pressurized as needed to maintain liquids at any temperature.
(a) What temperature and reactor volume are required to produce 90% selectivity to B at 90% conversion in a CSTR using a feed of 2 molar A at a flow rate of 10 liters/min?
(b) What temperature and reactor volume are required to produce 90% selectivity to B at 90% conversion in a PFTR using a feed of 2 molar A at a flow rate of 10 liters/min?