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CDP2-A Use Levenspiel plots to calculate PEX and CSTR reactor volumes
given -rA =f(X). (Includes So1ution)i [2nd Ed. P2-12B]
CDP2-BA An ethical dilemma as to how to determine the reactor size in a com-
petitor’s chemical plant. [2nd Ed. P2-18B]
CDP2-CA Use Levenspiel plots to calculate PFR and CSTR volumes.
CDP2-DA Use Levenspiel plots to calculate CSTR and PFR volumes for the
reaction
AS -B _j C

SUPPLEMENTARY READING

1. Further discussion of stoichiometry may be found in
HIMMELBLAU, D. M., Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineer-
ing, 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentjlce Hall, 1996, Chap. 2.
FELDER, R. M., and R. W. RQUSSEAU, Elementary Principles of Chemical Pro-
cesses, 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 1986, Chap. 4.
2. Further discussion of the proper staging of reactors in series for various rate laws,
in which a plot of -l/rA versus X is given, is presented in
LEVENSPIEL, O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, 2nd ed. New York Wiley,
1972, Chap. 6 (especially pp. 139-156).
HILL, C. G., An Introduction to Chemical Engiseering Kinetics and Reactor
Design. New York Wiley, 1977, Chap. 8.