A laboratory scale CSTR for the study of non-isothermal reactions
Date of Publication
1989
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Subject Categories
Chemical Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Chemical Engineering
Honor/Award
Awarded as best thesis, [1989]
Thesis Adviser
Servillano Olano, Jr.
Abstract/Summary
The Chemical Engineering Department of De La Salle University proposed to the Philippine Association of Accrediting Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) a project that involves the design and fabrication of a laboratory scale continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR). The design of the reactor was based on the highly exothermic reaction between sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Research studies were done and a reactor volume of 2.78 liters was recommended. Hence, mathematical modelling with the aid of a computer was used to determine the working parameters involved in the design.
The mixing process of the reactor was studied to find out how close it approaches a perfectly mixed reactor. This therefore requires the determination of the residence time distribution of the system. The performance of such process was conducted using two methods of feed input, namely the step and impulse function. Sugar solution was used as a tracer.
Experiments were conducted under batch and continuous operation. Results showed that the fabricated reactor is applicable to both operations. Moreover, the reactor can be used for the reaction between crystal violet dye and sodium hydroxide. The performance of such tests proved the flexibility of the designed reactor.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU05671
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
204 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Laboratories--Furniture; equipment; etc; Engineering test reactors; Engineering design; Chemical reactions
Recommended Citation
Catabran, M. V., Lopez, B. O., & Ocampochua, N. L. (1989). A laboratory scale CSTR for the study of non-isothermal reactions. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_honors/47
