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    The document discusses various methods for determining reaction kinetics including integral methods, differential methods, initial rate methods, and half-life methods. It also discusses how to determine the rate expression for non-elementary reactions by assuming a kinetic model and seeing if it fits experimental data. Fixed bed and fluidized bed reactors are differentiated based on factors like temperature control, catalyst regeneration, and conversion achieved. Space time and space velocity are defined for reactors. Performance equations are derived for batch, recycle, plug flow, and mixed flow reactors.

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    The document discusses various methods for determining reaction kinetics including integral methods, differential methods, initial rate methods, and half-life methods. It also discusses how to determine the rate expression for non-elementary reactions by assuming a kinetic model and seeing if it fits experimental data. Fixed bed and fluidized bed reactors are differentiated based on factors like temperature control, catalyst regeneration, and conversion achieved. Space time and space velocity are defined for reactors. Performance equations are derived for batch, recycle, plug flow, and mixed flow reactors.

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    The document discusses various methods for determining reaction kinetics including integral methods, differential methods, initial rate methods, and half-life methods. It also discusses how to determine the rate expression for non-elementary reactions by assuming a kinetic model and seeing if it fits experimental data. Fixed bed and fluidized bed reactors are differentiated based on factors like temperature control, catalyst regeneration, and conversion achieved. Space time and space velocity are defined for reactors. Performance equations are derived for batch, recycle, plug flow, and mixed flow reactors.

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    CRE Theory Questions (All Chapters-Mixed)

    1. Explain different methods for determining the kinetics of a particular reaction. (5 Marks)
    A: - The methods used for determining the kinetics of a particular reaction are
    a. Integral Method In case of integral method of analysis of rate data we assume a particular
    form of rate equation, do the integration and mathematical manipulations, and then finally
    check whether the plot of a certain conc. function vs. time yields a straight line or not. After
    plotting the data if we obtain a reasonably good straight line then we surely say that the rate
    equation satisfactorily fits the data.
    b. Differential Method In case of differential method of analysis, we assume a particular
    form of rate equation and test the fit of the rate equation to the data directly, without any
    1 dN
    integration. Here we have to find out
    from the data, as the rate equation is a
    V dt
    differential equation, before attempting the fitting procedure.
    c. Initial Rate Method d. Half-life Method e. Ostwalds Isolation Method

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    2. Explain in short non-elementary reactions and how to find out its rate expression. (5 Marks)
    A: - Definition - A non-elementary reaction is the one whose stoichiometry does not match with
    its kinetic, i.e., for such a reaction, the reaction order and the stoichiometric co-efficient are not
    identical.
    How to find out rate expression for non-elementary reactions To explain the kinetics of
    non-elementary reactions, we assume that the over all reaction is the result of a series of elementary
    reactions that involve the formation and subsequent reaction of the intermediate species. In testing of
    kinetic model all that we have to do is assume the model, obtain the kinetic expression and see
    whether the predicted rate expression corresponds to the experiment.
    3. Differentiate between fixed bed reactor and fluidized bed reactor
    Fixed Bed reactor
    Fluidized Bed Reactor
    1. There is hot spots formation in this 1. There is no hot spots formation in
    type of reactor.
    this type of reactor.
    2. Position of the catalyst is fixed as 2. The catalyst floats inside the
    they are filled in the tubes.
    reactor and represent a boiling liquid.
    3. Regeneration of catalyst on a 3. Regeneration of catalyst on a
    frequent basis is not possible.
    frequent basis is possible.
    4. Temperature inside the reactor 4. As this reactor resembles CSTR the
    varies at different places and thus the temperature over the reactor remains
    temperature control is not possible
    constant and hence temperature
    control is comparatively feasible.
    5. The cost of construction is low but 5. Cost of construction and operation
    operating cost is high.
    both are comparatively higher
    6.
    Conversion
    achieved
    is 6.
    Conversion
    achieved
    is
    comparatively low
    comparatively very high.
    4. Define Space time and space velocity {pg.no. - 3.19}
    5. Derive the performance equation of an ideal batch reactor
    {pg.no. 3.17, 3.18; till eqn no. 3.16}
    6. How is the product distribution controlled by varying the ratio k 1/k2 in case of parallel reactions.
    (pg.no. 5.4 Starting from the product distribution may also till . Where k o is the
    frequency factor and E is the activation energy. )
    7. What is a CSTR? Give the uses, advantages and disadvantages of the same. (pg.no. 3.5)
    8. Derive the performance equation for a recycle reactor {pg.no. 4.25 to 4.30}
    9. What are the different ways of defining rate of reaction? {pg. no. 1.4, 1.5}

    10. How are the chain reactions different from non chain reactions? {pg. no. 1.16, 1.17}
    11. Explain the method of determination of kinetics of a reaction by half life method? {pg. no. 2.28,
    2.29}
    12. What is optimum temperature progression for reversible/endothermic, exothermic and irreversible
    reactions? {pg. no. 6.16}
    13. Short note on effect of temperature on equilibrium constant? {pg. no. 6.12}
    14. What are recycle reactors and when they are used? {pg. no. 4.25}
    15. Define holding time. {pg. no. 3.30}
    16. Explain fixed bed reactor? {pg. no. 3.6}
    17. Short note on plug flow reactors arranged in series and parallel. {pg. no. 4.20, 4.21}
    18. Short note on PFR and MFR. {pg. no. 7.11, 7.12}
    19. Derive the performance equation for PFR and MFR. {pg. no. 3.25 till eqn no. 3.37 and pg. no. 3.19
    till eqn no. 3.22}

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