Class 10

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Selectivity in Steady-State CSTRs

Class 10 examines selectivity and heat transfer in steady-state CSTRs. It also illustrates a numerical procedure for completing optimization tasks.

Learning Outcomes

After completing Class 10 you should…

  • Know the definitions and defining equations for instantaneous yield and instantaneous selectivity
  • Understand
    • that typically the selectivity of parallel reactions is more strongly affected by temperature and composition than by reaction time
    • that typically the selectivity of series reactions is more strongly affected by reaction time than by temperature and composition
  • Be able to
    • use instantaneous selectivity to assess how temperature and composition affect overall selectivity in reaction networks
    • use the REB assignment workflow to complete reaction engineering assignments involving optimization tasks

Prepare

to be added; review example 5.5.2, read example example 6.6.2 (after switching with 6.6.1)

Participate

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Practice

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