QUESTION 2 The gaseous phase, second-order, decomposition of acetone (C₂HO) to methane (CH4) and ketene (CH₂CO) via the

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Question 2 The Gaseous Phase Second Order Decomposition Of Acetone C Ho To Methane Ch4 And Ketene Ch Co Via The 1 (161.56 KiB) Viewed 42 times

QUESTION 2 The gaseous phase, second-order, decomposition of acetone (C₂HO) to methane (CH4) and ketene (CH₂CO) via the reaction: C₂H₂O →→ CH₂CO + CH4 -> is carried out in a plug flow reactor. For a feed rate of 3.5 m²/hr of pure acetone at 5 atm and 300 °C, the reactor which consists of a 25 mm ID pipe, 2 m in length, gives a conversion of 65% of feed. If is intended to increase the conversion to 80% of feed by installing a CSTR in series with the PFR, determine the volume of the CSTR that would be required. Assume plug flow in the pipes, and ideal gas behavior.