Residence Time Distribution: ConcepTest and Example Problem
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Example Problem 1
A slug of tracer was added to the feed stream for a stirred tank reactor, which was running at steady state. The tracer concentration was measured as a function of time at the reactor exit.
From these data, determine the average residence time for the reactor and the standard deviation of the residence time distribution.
