Use of Computer Software for Problem Solving

The solution of problems in chemical reactor design and kinetics often requires the use of computer software. In chemical kinetics, a typical objective is to determine kinetics rate parameters from a set of experimental data. In such a case, software capable of parameter estimation by regression analysis is extremely usefiil. In chemical reactor design, or in the analysis of reactor performance, solution of sets of algebraic or differential equations may be required. In some cases, these equations can be solved an- 

The E-Z Solve software also has a sweep feature that allows the user to perform sensitivity analyses and examine a variety of design outcomes for a specified range of parameter values. Consequently, it is also a powerful design and optimization tool. 

Many of the examples throughout the book are solved with the E-Z Solve software. In such cases, the computer file containing the program code and solution is cited. These file names are of the form exa-b.msp, where ex designates an example problem, a the chapter number, and b the example number within that chapter. These computer files are included with the software package, and can be readily viewed by anyone who has obtained the E-Z Solve software accompanying this text. Furthermore, these example files can be manipulated so that end-of-chapter problems can be solved using the software. 

1-1 For the ammonia-synthesis reaction, N2 + 3H2 - 2NH3, if the rate of reaction with respect to N2 is (-%), what is the rate with respect to (a) H2 and (b) NH3 in terms of (—rN2)  

1-2 The rate law for the reaction C2H4Br2 + 3KI - C2H4 + 2KBr + KI3 in an inert solvent, which 

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