HOMEWORK-2
For the given stoichiometry of the oxidation reaction of NO, the rate expression is given as follows:
2NO + O2 → 2NO2, r = k(CNO)^2(CO2)
k = 1.4x10^(-3) kmol/msec
The volumetric flow rate at the inlet to a plug flow reactor is 10 m/sec and the feed composition is given as 9% NO, 1% NO2, 8% O2, and 82% N2. The reactor operates at 1 atm and 20°C. Find the reactor volume necessary to obtain the CNO2/CNO = 5 at the outlet of the reactor.