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We have a catalyst 1/8-in in diameter in a slurry reactor that gives 90% conversion. Which step is rate limiting, surface reaction or mass transfer under each of the following conditions:
a) The conversion increases when we double the stirring rate but doesn’t change further when we double it again.
b) The conversion is unchanged when we replace the catalyst by pellets 1/4-in in diameter, holding the total weight of catalyst the same.
c) The conversion decreases when we replace the catalyst by pellets 1/4-in in diameter, holding the total weight of catalyst the same.
d) The reaction rate increases by a factor of 10 when the temperature is increased by 10 K.
e) The reaction rate is unchanged when the temperature is increased by 10 K.
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The question belongs to Chemical Engineering and it is about a catalyst with gives 90% conversion. The step in rate limiting, surface reaction or mass transfer under the given conditions have been answered in the solution.
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