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The Space Velocity of a reactor gives us the number of reactor volumes that can be treated per unit time. Check FAQs
s=FAoCA0Vreactor
s - Space Velocity?FAo - Molar Feed Rate of Reactant?CA0 - Concentration of Reactant in Feed?Vreactor - Reactor Volume?

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0.0669Edit=5Edit30Edit2.49Edit
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Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
s=FAoCA0Vreactor
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s=5mol/s30mol/m³2.49
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s=5302.49
Next Step Evaluate
s=0.0669344042838019Hz
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
s=0.0669344042838019cycle/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
s=0.0669cycle/s

Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant Formula Elements

Variables
Space Velocity
The Space Velocity of a reactor gives us the number of reactor volumes that can be treated per unit time.
Symbol: s
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: cycle/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Molar Feed Rate of Reactant
The Molar Feed Rate of Reactant gives the number of moles of A being fed to the reactor per unit time.
Symbol: FAo
Measurement: Molar Flow RateUnit: mol/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Concentration of Reactant in Feed
Concentration of Reactant in Feed is the number of moles entering the reactor per volume of feed.
Symbol: CA0
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reactor Volume
The Reactor Volume gives us the capacity of the reactor.
Symbol: Vreactor
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Space Velocity

​Go Space Velocity using Space Time
s=1𝛕

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​Go Instantaneous Fractional Yield
φ=dPdR
​Go Number of Moles of Product Formed
dP=dRφ
​Go Number of Moles of Reactant Reacted
dR=dPφ
​Go Overall Fractional Yield
Φ=PR0-Rf

How to Evaluate Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant?

Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant evaluator uses Space Velocity = Molar Feed Rate of Reactant/(Concentration of Reactant in Feed*Reactor Volume) to evaluate the Space Velocity, The Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant formula is defined as the number of reactor volumes of feed at specified conditions which can be treated in unit time. Space Velocity is denoted by s symbol.

How to evaluate Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant, enter Molar Feed Rate of Reactant (FAo), Concentration of Reactant in Feed (CA0) & Reactor Volume (Vreactor) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant

What is the formula to find Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant?
The formula of Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant is expressed as Space Velocity = Molar Feed Rate of Reactant/(Concentration of Reactant in Feed*Reactor Volume). Here is an example- 0.066934 = 5/(30*2.49).
How to calculate Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant?
With Molar Feed Rate of Reactant (FAo), Concentration of Reactant in Feed (CA0) & Reactor Volume (Vreactor) we can find Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant using the formula - Space Velocity = Molar Feed Rate of Reactant/(Concentration of Reactant in Feed*Reactor Volume).
What are the other ways to Calculate Space Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Space Velocity-
  • Space Velocity=1/Space TimeOpenImg
Can the Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant be negative?
No, the Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant, measured in Frequency cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant?
Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant is usually measured using the Cycle per Second[cycle/s] for Frequency. Hertz[cycle/s], Petahertz[cycle/s], Terahertz[cycle/s] are the few other units in which Space Velocity using Molar Feed Rate of Reactant can be measured.
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