P3-15b The gas-phase reaction N2 + H2 NH3 Is to be carried out isothermally.

. The molar feed is 50% H2 and 50% N2,at a pressure of 16.4 atm and 227oC. (a) Construct a complete stoichiometric table. (b) What are CAO, , and ? Calculate the concentration of ammonia and hydrogen when the conversion of H2 is 60%. (c) Suppose by chance the reaction is elementary with = 40 dm3/mol/s. Write the rate of reaction solely as a function of conversion for (1) a flow system and (2) a constant volume batch system. Answer: P3-15b (a) Isothermal gas phase reaction. N2 + H2 NH3 Making H2 as the basis of calculation: H2 + N2 NH3 A+ B C Stoichiometric table: Species Symbol H2 A N2 B NH3 C P3-15b (b) ( ) ( ) Initial Fao FBO= BFAO 0 Change -FAOX -FAOX/3 +2FAOX/3 Leaving FA= FAO(1-X) FB= FAO(B-X/3) FC= (2/3)FAOX

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