Space Time in Chemical Reaction Engineering Formulas

Space Time is the time necessary to process volume of reactor fluid at the entrance conditions. This is the time taken by the amount of fluid to either completely enter or completely exit the reactor. And is denoted by 𝛕. Space Time is usually measured using the Second for Time. Note that the value of Space Time is always positive.

Chemical Reaction Engineering formulas that make use of Space Time

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FAQ

What is the Space Time?

Space Time is the time necessary to process volume of reactor fluid at the entrance conditions. This is the time taken by the amount of fluid to either completely enter or completely exit the reactor. Space Time is usually measured using the Second for Time. Note that the value of Space Time is always positive.

Can the Space Time be negative?

No, the Space Time, measured in Time cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Space Time?

Space Time is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Space Time can be measured.

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