Question

Following isothermal kinetic data are obtained in a basket type of mixed flow reactor for a porous catalyst. Determine the role of pore diffusion and external mass transfer processes.

a.

Strong pore diffusion control and mass transfer not controlling.

b.

Both pore diffusion and mass transfer not controlling.

c.

Both pore diffusion and mass transfer controlling.

d.

Mass transfer controlling.

Answer: (a).Strong pore diffusion control and mass transfer not controlling.

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