Space Time in Design for Single Reactions 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.

Formulas to find Space Time in Design for Single Reactions

fxSpace Time for First Order Reaction using Recycle RatioGo

fxSpace Time for Second Order Reaction using Recycle RatioGo

Design for Single Reactions formulas that make use of Space Time

fxRate Constant for First Order Reaction using Recycle RatioGo

fxRate Constant for Second Order Reaction using Recycle RatioGo

List of variables in Design for Single Reactions formulas

fx Recycle Ratio Go

fx Rate Constant for First Order Reaction Go

fx Initial Reactant Concentration Go

fx Final Reactant Concentration Go

fx Rate Constant for Second Order Reaction Go

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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