Answer to Question #231025 in Chemical Engineering for Lucky

Question

7)"For a liquid phase reactions, the residence times for the ideal batch and plug flow reactors are same", State the reason for this statement.

Answer 1

Liquid phase reactions are catalytic reactions with improved selectivity leading to high yields. All the atoms of materials within the reactor require the same length of time hence residence time. Plug flow reactors are used due to steady-state operation and do not require any agitation.