CSTRCOM - Isothermal Reactor with Complex Reaction

1 CSTRCOM - Isothermal Reactor with Complex Reaction 

Complex reactions can be conveniently investigated by simulation techniques. In this example from Russell and Denn (1972), the characteristics of the following complex reaction can be investigated. 

The reaction is sequential (A X — Y — Z), as well as parallel with respect 

All three reactions are assumed to follow simple second-order kinetics, and thus the mass balances become 

Dividing by V, the equations can be written in terms of the mean residence time of the reactor, t = F/V. 

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