Reversible reactions in continuous perfectly mixed reactors

Reversible reactions in continuous perfectly mixed reactors Let us consider the same simple cases as in the preceeding section. For the simple first order reversible reaction, described by eqs. (3.68) and (3.69), the equations for a CSTR become (compare section 3.3.2)  

77) has been plotted in figure 3.15 for various values of K. Note that the maximum conversion is reached more slowly than in a batch reactor. 

For a second order reversible reaction of the type described by eqs. (3.72) and (3.73) the mass balance for a CSTR becomes  

This equation has been plotted in figure 3.16 for various values of K. 

When comparing the graphs in figures (3.13) - (3.16) we see similar patterns in all four cases. The degree of conversion approaches a maximum, that is farther away 

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