In this process, two chemical streams are mixed together in a reactor vessel. The ensuing chemical reaction is exothermi
Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 1:15 pm
In this process, two chemical streams are mixed together in a reactor vessel. The ensuing chemical reaction is exothermic (heat-producing) and must be cooled by a water cooling system to prevent overheating of the vessel and piping. A temperature transmitter (TT) senses the reaction product temperature and sends a 4-20 mA signal to a temperature indicating controller (TIC). The controller then sends a 4-20 mA control signal to the temperature valve (TV) to throttle cooling water flow: Suppose operators decide to increase production in this process reactor. This means the incoming feed flow rates will be increased, producing more heat. Describe in detail how the cooling system will respond to this change in process operations. La Feed A Feed B XDXD Reactor TV Hot water out Cold water in TT Reaction product out TT TIR TIC Inwentation