Diffusion and Reaction in a Porous Catalyst: Interactive Simulation
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Diffusion and Reaction in a Catalyst Pellet
Try to answer these questions before determining the answer with the simulation. We suggest that you write down the reasons for your answers.
- When the radius of a spherical catalyst increases, does the effectiveness factor increase, decrease, or not change? Why?
- To increase the effectiveness factor of a catalyst pellet, would you increase the rate constant or the diffusivity? Why?