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Institute of Engineering & Technology Semester: VI (2017)

Subject Name: Chemical Reaction Engineering-I

Subject Code:2160506

Sr CHAPTER 1 Marks
No INTRODUCTION TO REACTION ENGINEERING
SHORT QUESTIONS
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Discuss with examples classifications of Reactions. 7
2 Discuss various forms of rate equation. 4

CHAPTER 2
KINETICS OF HOMOGENOUS REACTIONS
SHORT QUESTIONS
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Distinguish between elementary and non-elementary. 4
2 Define reaction rate. Explain molecularity and order of reaction giving typical example.[LJIET] 4 or 7
3 State various theories of temperature dependency, discuss any one in detail.(Nov-2013)(Dec-2012) 7
[LJIET]
Or
Write a short note on temperature dependency from Arrhenius law. (May-2015) [LJIET] 7
4 Discuss the kinetic models for non-elementary reactions and mechanisms of different type with suitable 7
Example. (May-2012) [LJIET]
NUMERICALS
1 The rate of bimolecular reaction at 500o K is 10 times the rate at 400o K. Calculate the activation energy 7
of reaction by Arrhenius law and collision theory. (Nov-2013)(May-2014)
Or
At 500 k the rate of a bimolecular reaction is ten times the rate at 400 K. Find the activation energy of 7
this reaction using Arrhenius law and Collision theory. What is the percentage difference in the rate of
reaction at 600 k predicted by these two methods?(May-2015) [LJIET]
2 The rate constant of a reaction measured at different temperatures is reported below. Calculate the 7
activation Energy and frequency factor for this reaction
TempC 20 25 30 35
-1 -3 -3 -3
K.min 1.510 2.6710 4.6410 7.9310-3
(Nov-2011) [LJIET]
3 Experiment s show that the homogeneous decomposition of ozone 7
proceeds with a rate, -rO3 = k [O3 ] 2 [O2] -1
(i) What is overall order of react ion?
(ii) Suggest a two-step mechanism to explain this rate and how that mechanism will be verified?
(May-2014) [LJIET]
4 Show that the following reaction scheme is consistent with rate law and can explain the first order 7
kinetic for decomposition of N2O5.
N2O5NO2 + NO3* with rate constant k1,
NO2 + NO3*N2O5 with rate constant k2
NO2 + NO3*NO2 + O2 + NO* with rate constant k3,
NO* + NO3*2NO2 with rate constant k4 (May-2015) [LJIET]
5 For a gas reaction at 400 k, the rate is reported as atm/h 7
(a) What are the units of rate constant?

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(b) What is the value of the rate constant for this reaction if the rate equation is written as
(i) rA = = , mol/lh (ii) rA = , mol/m3 S (Oct-2016(New)) [LJIET]

CHAPTER 3
INTERPRETATION OF BATCH REACTOR DATA
SHORT QUESTIONS
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 List various methods for finding order of reaction, explain any one in detail.(Nov-2013) [LJIET] 7,3
Or
Compare Integral method of analysis with differential method of analysis.(Dec-2012) [LJIET] 7
2 Compare Integral method of analysis and Differential method of analysis for finding order and reaction 7
rate and derive equation for irreversible unimolecular-type first order reaction used in Integral method 3
of analysis. (Nov-2014) [LJIET]
3 Discuss the analysis of total pressure data obtained in a constant volume system and also establish the 4
relation use to calculate the partial pressure of gaseous component in reaction mixture
4 For the reaction A + B products with equal concentration of A and B, establish the relation between 7
Conversion and time. Also discuss the half-life of the reaction.(May-2012) [LJIET] 4
Or
For a liquid phase reaction 2A Products derive integrated rate expression (Dec-2012) [LJIET]
5 Derive the expression for A + B Product by applying Integral method of analysis. Take CAo CBo. 7
(Dec-2015) [LJIET]
Or
Derive equation for irreversible bimolecular type second order reaction (M1) for constant volume 7
batch reactor using integral method of analysis. (May-2016) [LJIET]
6 Derive an integral rate equation for nth order. Also derive an equation for determination of overall order
of irreversible reaction from half-life method.
7 Show how rate constants are evaluated for irreversible reactions in parallel. (Nov-2013) [LJIET] 7
Or
Discuss the Integral method of analysis for irreversible elementary reactions in parallel.(Dec-2015) 7
[LJIET]
8 First order unimolecular irreversible reaction in series A R S takes place with specific reaction rate 7
k1 and k2. Express the variation of concentration of A, R and S with time. Find the expression for the 3.5
time when formation of R becomes maximum. [LJIET]
9 Explain Autocatalytic reactions. Derive expression to determine its kinetics.(Nov-2016) [LJIET] 7
Or
What is an autocatalytic reaction? For an autocatalytic reaction A + R R + R show that 7
In = CAO (M+1)Kt (May-2015) [LJIET]
Or 7
Derive integrated rate expression for an autocatalytic reaction. (Dec-2012) [LJIET]
10 Explain reaction of shifting orders. Derive expression to determine its kinetics 4
11 Discuss about variable volume reactor. Derive the relation for irreversible first order reaction in terms 4
of variable volume reactor
NUMERICALS
1 On doubling the concentration of the reactants, the rate of reaction increase four times. Find the order of 3
Reaction.
2 A first order reversible reaction A= B takes place in a batch reactor with CA0 = 0.5 moles/liter and 7
CB0 = 0. After 30 minutes conversion of A is 33.3% while equilibrium is 66.7%. Find the rate equation
for this reaction. (Nov-2014) [LJIET]
Or

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The first order reversible liquid reaction A=R, CA0 = 0.5 mol/lit, CR0 = 0 takes place in a batch reactor. 7
After 8 minutes, conversion of A is 33.3% while equilibrium conversion is 66.7%. Find the rate
equation for this reaction. (Nov-2011) [LJIET]
3 For a particular reaction having following data show that the reaction is a first order reaction also 7
calculate the value of rate constant.
Data:
Time, min 0 1 2 3 4
Concentration 0.16 0.113 0.08 0.056 0.040
mole/lit
(Nov-2013) [LJIET]
Or
With the use of data provided, prove that the decomposition of N2O5 at 670C is a first order reaction. 7
Calculate the value of rate constant.
Time, min 0 1 2 3 4
Cn2o5mol/l 0.16 0.113 0.08 0.056 0.040
(Oct-2016(New)) [LJIET]
4 In a homogeneous isothermal liquid polymerization, 20% of the monomer disappears in 34 minutes for 4
initial monomer concentration of 0.04 and also for 0.8 mol/liter. What rate equation represents the
disappearance of the monomer?
5 The gas mixture contains 50 mole % A, 25 mole % B and remaining inert in close vessel at a pressure 3
of 15 atmosphere and temperature 150 C. Calculate the concentration of A and B in kmol / m3.
CHAPTER 4
INTRODUCTION TO REACTOR DESIGN & IDEAL REACTORS FOR SINGLE
REACTION
SHORT QUESTIONS
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Derive Design equation for Plug Flow Reactor.(Nov-2011) (Dec-2012) [LJIET] 7
2 Derive performance equation for a CSTR.(Dec-2012) (Nov-2013) (May-2016) [LJIET] 7
3 Derive performance equation for a Batch reactor. (Nov-2013) [LJIET] 7
4 Define (I) Space time (ii) Space velocity (iii) Holding time (iv) rate constant (Oct-2016(New)) 3.5
[LJIET]
NUMERICALS
1 The reaction A B, r = k CAo , occurs in CSTR with 90% conversion. If k= 0.5 liter/mole min, CAO = 2
2
7
mole/liter and v = 4 liter/ min, what residence time and reactor volume will be required?(Nov-2011)
[LJIET]
2 In a batch reactor the conversion of a liquid reactant A is 70% in 13 min. Find the space time required 7
to effect this conversion in a plug flow reactor and a mixed flow reactor. Assume first order
kinetics.(Nov-2013) (May-2016(New))[LJIET]
3 A homogeneous liquid phase reaction A S, -rA = kCA2 takes place with 50% conversion in a mixed 7
flow reactor. What will be conversion if this reactor is replaced by another mixed flow reactor having 5
times volume that of original reactor all else remaining unchanged.(Dec-2012) [LJIET]
Or
A homogeneous liquid phase reaction AR, -rA = KCA2 takes place with 50% conversion in a mixed
reactor. 7
(i) What will be the conversion if this reactor is replaced by one 6 times as large, all else remaining
unchanged?
(ii) What will be the conversion if the original reactor is replaced by a plug flow reactor of equal size,
all else remaining unchanged?
(May-2015) (May-2014) [LJIET]

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4 Assuming a stoichiometry AR for a first order gas phase reaction, the size of a plug flow reactor for 7
99% conversion of pure A is calculated to be 32 liters. In fact, however the reaction stoichiometry is
A3R. With this corrected stoichiometry, what is the required volume of a reactor? (May-2014)
[LJIET]
Or 7
Assuming a stoichiometry: A R for a first order gas phase reaction, the volume of a plug flow reactor
to achieve 99 % conversion of pure A is calculated to be 32 liters. In fact, however, the stoichiometry of
the reaction is: A 3R. For this corrected stoichiometry of reaction, find the volume of reactor
required to achieve the same conversion. (May-2012) [LJIET]
5 In an isothermal batch reactor, the conversion of a liquid reactant A achieved in 13 min is 70%.
Determine the space time and space velocity necessary to effect this conversion in a plug flow reactor
and in a mixed reactor considering first order kinetics
CHAPTER 5
DESIGN OF REACTOR FOR SINGLE REACTIONS
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Discuss the size comparison of mixed flow reactor with plug flow reactor for first order reaction. Also
discuss the general graphical comparison of performance of mixed flow reactor with that of plug flow
reactor For any reaction kinetics. (May-2012) (Oct-2016(New)) [LJIET]
2 Derive the performance equation for equal sized CSTRs in series. (May-2015) [LJIET]
3 Discuss performance equations for Recycle reactors. (Nov-2011) (May-2015) (May-2016) [LJIET] 7
NUMERICALS
1 A liquid reactant stream with CA0 = 1 mol/lit passes through two mixed flow reactors in series. The 7
concentration of A in the exit stream from the first reactor is 0.5mol/lit. Find the concentration of A in
the exit stream of the second reactor. The reaction A R follows second order kinetics and V2/V1 = 2
(Nov-2016) (May-2016(New))[LJIET]
2 At present the elementary liquid phase reaction A +BR +S takes place in a PFR using equimolar amount of A
and B. Conversion is 96 %, CA0= CB0=1 mol/ liter. If a mixed flow reactor ten times as large as the PFR were
hooked up in series with the existing unit, which unit should come first and by what fraction could production be
increased for that setup?
3 The elementary liquid phase reaction: A + B C with rA = 500 CA CB is carried out in plug flow
Reactor. The reaction is second order with equal initial concentration 0.01 mol / liter of both the
reactant. The volume of reactor is 0.1 liter and volumetric flow rate is 0.05 liter / min. Find the
fractional conversion of reactants that can be achieved in plug flow reactor and the volume of
continuous stirred tank reactor to achieve same fraction conversion that achieved in plug flow reactor.
CHAPTER 6
DESIGN FOR PARALLEL REACTIONS
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 With necessary equations write short note on qualitative discussion about product distribution in 7
parallel reactions. (May-2016(New)) [LJIET]
2 Describe quantitative discussion about product distribution for reactions in parallel. (Oct-2016(New)) 7
(May-2014) (Nov-2016) [LJIET]
3 For reactions in parallel for two reactants; discuss the contacting patterns for various batch, semi batch 7
and continuous reactor configuration for maximizing the desired product in case of high and low
reactant concentrations. (May-2015) [LJIET]
CHAPTER NO 7
POTPOURRI OF MULTIPLE REACTORS
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Discuss different size of MFR in series. (May-2016) [LJIET] 7
2 Discuss quantitative treatment, plug flow reactor. (May-2016) [LJIET] 7
NUMERICALS

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1 For the following liquid phase reactions in parallel, product R is desired out of two products R & S, 7
i. Desired reaction
A + B R dCR / dt = 1.0 CACB0.3moles/lit min.
ii. Undesired reaction
A + B S dCs / dt = 1.0 CA0.5CB1.8moles/lit min.
90% conversion of A is desired .Feed comprises of pure A & pure B in equal proportion with density of
20 mol/lit of each. Assuming that B is introduced into reactor in such a way that CB = 1 moles/lit,
throughout the reactor. Find the Overall fractional yield.(Nov-2011) [LJIET]
CHAPTER NO 8
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE EFFECTS
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Write a short note on Heat of reaction from thermodynamics(Nov-2013) [LJIET] 7
2 Write short note on Optimum temperature progression. (Dec-2012)(Nov-2013) [LJIET] 7
3 Discuss about equilibrium constants from thermodynamics.(May-2016) [LJIET] 7

Faculty: Mr. Nilesh Patel

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