A CSTR is to be designed in which an exothermic liquid phase first order reaction of the type, A R , is taking place. The reactor is to be provided with a jacket in which coolant is flowing. Following data is given: C A 0 = 5 kmole/m 3 ; X A = 0.5; Feed temperature = reactor temperature = 40Â°C. Rate constant at 40Â°C = 1 min -1 ; (? H ) = - 40kJ/mole; ? = 1000kg/m 3 C P = 4 J/gm.Â°C ; q = 10 -3 m 3 /min (? and C P are same for the reactant and product streams). The amount of heat to be removed is

A CSTR is to be designed in which an exothermic liquid phase first ord

1.	A CSTR is to be designed in which an exothermic liquid phase first order reaction of the type, A R , is taking place. The reactor is to be provided with a jacket in which coolant is flowing. Following data is given: C A 0 = 5 kmole/m 3 ; X A = 0.5; Feed temperature = reactor temperature = 40Â°C. Rate constant at 40Â°C = 1 min -1 ; (? H ) = - 40kJ/mole; ? = 1000kg/m 3 C P = 4 J/gm.Â°C ; q = 10 -3 m 3 /min (? and C P are same for the reactant and product streams). The amount of heat to be removed is
A.	2/3 kW
B.	1kW
C.	5/3 kW
D.	4kW
Answer» D. 4kW

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