Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3160506 Chemical Reactions Engineering I Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 6 · Subject code 3160506
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define Elementary and non-elementary reactions with suitable example.
(b)
4 marks

Explain physical significance of activation energy. Also discuss temperature dependency of activation energy using Arrhenius theory.

(c)
7 marks

Milk is pasteurized if it is heated to 63°C for 30 min, but if it is heated to 74°C it only needs 15 s for the same result. Determine the activation energy of this sterilization process.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

On doubling the concentration of reactant, the rate of reaction triples. Find the reaction order.

(b)
4 marks

Derive the rate expression for Irreversible Unimolecular-Type First-Order Reactions.

(c)
7 marks

The first-order reversible liquid reaction takes place in a batch reactor. takes place in a batch reactor. After 8 minutes, conversion of A is 33.3% while equilibrium conversion is 66.7%. Find the rate equation for this re- action.

(c)
7 marks

For a gas reaction at 400 K the rate is reported as

aWhat are the units of the rate constant? (b) What is the value of the rate constant

for this reaction if the rate equation is expressed as:

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Explain differential method of analysis for deriving the kinetics for homogeneous chemical reaction.

(b)
4 marks
Define: Space time, Space velocity, Holding time, Mean residence time.
(c)
7 marks
Derive the rate expression for Irreversible Reactions in Series.
(a)
3 marks

Explain integral method of analysis for deriving the kinetics for homogeneous chemical reaction.

(b)
4 marks
Explain autocatalytic reaction with example.
(c)
7 marks

Develop an expression that facilitates calculation of units of rate constant for any order. Give the unit of rate constant for first, second and third order reaction.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss selection criteria for CSTR.
(b)
4 marks
Derive the performance equation for Mixed flow reactor.
(c)
7 marks

An aqueous feed of A and B (400 literlmin, 100 mmol A per liter, 200 mmol B per liter) is to be converted to product in a plug flow reactor. The kinetics of the reaction is represented by Find the volume of reactor needed for 99.9% conversion of A to product.

(a)
3 marks
Write short note on recycle reactor.
(b)
4 marks
Derive the performance equation plug flow reactor.
(c)
7 marks
At 650°C phosphine vapor decomposes as follows:

Evaluate the size of plug flow reactor operating at 649°C and 11.4 atm which is needed for 75% conversion of 10 mol/hr of phosphine in a 2/3 phosphine-1/3 inert feed.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define yield, selectivity and conversion.
(b)
4 marks

Explain the procedure to determine the best system for a given conversion when two CSTR of different sizes are connected in series.

(c)
7 marks

The concentration readings given in Table 1 represent a continuous response to a pulse input into a closed vessel which is to be used as a chemical reactor. Calculate the mean residence time of fluid in the vessel t, and tabulate and plot the exit age distribution E. Table 1 Time T, min Tracer Output (Cpulse), gm/L of fluid

00
53
105
155
204
252
301
350
(a)
3 marks
Define optimum temperature progression.
(b)
4 marks
Define Residence Time Distribution and explain E-Curve.
(c)
7 marks
Explain qualitative discussion about the product distribution for reaction in parallel.

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