Essentials of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 2nd Edition

12.5.2 Heat-Generated Term, G(T)

The heat-generated term, Equation (12-29), can be written in terms of conversion. [Recall that X = −r_AV/F_A0.]

To obtain a plot of heat generated, G(T), as a function of temperature, we must solve for X as a function of T using the CSTR mole balance, the rate law, and stoichiometry. For example, for a first-order liquid-phase reaction, the CSTR mole balance becomes

Solving for X yields

First-order reaction

Substituting ...