Question 15.1: Rewrite equation 15.2-1 as a differential equation represent...

Introduction to Chemical Reaction Engineering and Kinetics

Rewrite equation 15.2-1 as a differential equation representing the gradient of $f_A$ with respect to position (x) in a PFR , $df_A /dx$ . (Integration of this form gives the conversion profile.)

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