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Space Time in PFR is the time necessary to process volume of reactor fluid at the entrance conditions. Check FAQs
𝛕pfr=(1kplug flow)((1+εPFR)ln(11-XA-PFR)-(εPFRXA-PFR))
𝛕pfr - Space Time in PFR?kplug flow - Rate Constant for First Order in Plug Flow?εPFR - Fractional Volume Change in PFR?XA-PFR - Reactant Conversion in PFR?

Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow Example

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0.0348Edit=(139.5Edit)((1+0.22Edit)ln(11-0.715Edit)-(0.22Edit0.715Edit))
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Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝛕pfr=(1kplug flow)((1+εPFR)ln(11-XA-PFR)-(εPFRXA-PFR))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝛕pfr=(139.5s⁻¹)((1+0.22)ln(11-0.715)-(0.220.715))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝛕pfr=(139.5)((1+0.22)ln(11-0.715)-(0.220.715))
Next Step Evaluate
𝛕pfr=0.0347879655805178s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝛕pfr=0.0348s

Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow Formula Elements

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Space Time in PFR
Space Time in PFR is the time necessary to process volume of reactor fluid at the entrance conditions.
Symbol: 𝛕pfr
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rate Constant for First Order in Plug Flow
The Rate Constant for First Order in Plug Flow is defined as the rate of the reaction divided by the concentration of the reactant.
Symbol: kplug flow
Measurement: First Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: s⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Fractional Volume Change in PFR
Fractional Volume Change in PFR is the ratio of the change in volume and the initial volume.
Symbol: εPFR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reactant Conversion in PFR
Reactant Conversion in PFR gives us the percentage of reactants converted into products. Enter the percentage as a decimal between 0 and 1.
Symbol: XA-PFR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

Other Formulas to find Space Time in PFR

​Go Space Time for Zero Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow
𝛕pfr=XA-PFRCo pfrk0

Other formulas in Plug Flow or Batch category

​Go Initial Reactant Concentration for Second Order Reaction for Mixed Flow
CoMixedFlow=(1𝛕MFRk'' MFR)(XMFR(1+(εXMFR))2(1-XMFR)2)
​Go Initial Reactant Concentration for Zero Order Reaction for Mixed Flow
Co-MFR=k0-MFR𝛕MFRXMFR
​Go Rate Constant for First Order Reaction for Mixed Flow
k1MFR=(1𝛕MFR)(XMFR(1+(εXMFR))1-XMFR)
​Go Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction for Mixed Flow
kMixedFlow''=(1𝛕MFRCo-MFR)(XMFR(1+(εXMFR))2(1-XMFR)2)

How to Evaluate Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow?

Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow evaluator uses Space Time in PFR = (1/Rate Constant for First Order in Plug Flow)*((1+Fractional Volume Change in PFR)*ln(1/(1-Reactant Conversion in PFR))-(Fractional Volume Change in PFR*Reactant Conversion in PFR)) to evaluate the Space Time in PFR, The Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow formula is defined as the time necessary to process volume of reactor fluid for first order reaction where fractional volume change is considerable. Space Time in PFR is denoted by 𝛕pfr symbol.

How to evaluate Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow, enter Rate Constant for First Order in Plug Flow (kplug flow), Fractional Volume Change in PFR PFR) & Reactant Conversion in PFR (XA-PFR) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow

What is the formula to find Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow?
The formula of Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow is expressed as Space Time in PFR = (1/Rate Constant for First Order in Plug Flow)*((1+Fractional Volume Change in PFR)*ln(1/(1-Reactant Conversion in PFR))-(Fractional Volume Change in PFR*Reactant Conversion in PFR)). Here is an example- 0.034788 = (1/39.5)*((1+0.22)*ln(1/(1-0.715))-(0.22*0.715)).
How to calculate Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow?
With Rate Constant for First Order in Plug Flow (kplug flow), Fractional Volume Change in PFR PFR) & Reactant Conversion in PFR (XA-PFR) we can find Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow using the formula - Space Time in PFR = (1/Rate Constant for First Order in Plug Flow)*((1+Fractional Volume Change in PFR)*ln(1/(1-Reactant Conversion in PFR))-(Fractional Volume Change in PFR*Reactant Conversion in PFR)). This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Space Time in PFR?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Space Time in PFR-
  • Space Time in PFR=(Reactant Conversion in PFR*Initial Reactant Concentration in PFR)/Rate Constant for Zero Order ReactionOpenImg
Can the Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow be negative?
No, the Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow?
Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Space Time for First Order Reaction using Rate Constant for Plug Flow can be measured.
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