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How should the two MFR’s of unequal size be connected in series to maximize production for a first order homogenous reaction?(a) Smaller MFR followed by larger MFR(b) Larger MFR followed by smaller MFR(c) Any arrangement(d) MFR’s should not be connected in seriesI had been asked this question in homework.Origin of the question is Choosing of Right Reactor Series or Connections (Maximum Profitability) in section Ideal Reactors for a Single Reaction, Conversion and Reactor Sizing of Chemical Reaction Engineering

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Correct option is (C) Any arrangement

Easiest explanation: The FINAL concentration for both the CASES is same and can be calculated using the formula

CA2 = \(\frac{CA0}{(τ1K+1)(τ2k+1)} \)

Hence, it can be inferred that for first ORDER reactions, irrespective of the ARRANGEMENTS the final conversions are going to be the same.



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