The subscript to each of the problem numbers indicates the level of difficulty: A, least d...

The subscript to each of the problem numbers indicates the level of difficulty: A, least difficult; D, most difficult.

In each of the questions and problems, rather than just chawing a box around your answer, write a sentence or two describing how you solved the problem, the assumptions you made, the reasonableness of your answer, what you learned, and any other facts that you want to include. See the Preface for additional generic parts (x), (y), (z) to the home problems.

Read over the problems at the end of this chapter. Make up an original problem that uses the concepts presented in this chapter. To obtain a solution:

(a) Make up your data and reaction.

(b) Use a real reaction and real data. See Problem P4-1A for guidelines.

(c) Prepare a list of safety considerations for designing and operating chemical reactors. (See www.siri.org/graphics.)

See R. M. Felder, Chew. Eng. Educ., 79(4), 176 (1985). The August 1985 issue of Chemical Engineering Progress may be useful for part (c).

(d) Choose a FAQ from Chapter 8 and say why it was most helpful.

(e) Listen to the audios  on the CD and pick one and say why it could be eliminated.

(f) Read through the Self Tests and Self Assessments for Chapter 8 on the CD-ROM, and pick one that was most helpful.

(g) Which example on the CD-ROM Lecture Notes for Chapter 8 was the most helpful?

(h) What if you were asked to prepare a list of safety considerations for redesigning and operating a chemical reactor, what would be the first four items on your list?

(i) What if you were asked to give an everyday example that demonstrates the principles discussed in this chapter? (Would sipping a teaspoon of Tabasco or other hot sauce be one?)