Conclusions

This experiment was conducted to compare the performance of single reactor,

3 CSTRs and PFR. Reactor Test Rig (RTR) is a floor standing pilot-plant for students
demonstration on the difference in operating behaviour of various types of reactor
(Stirred vessel, Cascade, Flow pipe) using a simple reaction (saponification of ethyl
acetate with sodium hydroxide) by comparing the experimental results with the
theoretical calculation. The flow rate for this experiment was kept constant, at 200
ml/min. Then, the reaction between conversion and different type of reactors were
observed, hence reaction rate is determined. The results from the graph shows that 3-
stages CSTR is the most effective reactor since it has the highest reaction rate and
conversion and single CSTR is the least effective. Theoretically, the PFR is the most
effective and followed by 3-stages CSTR and lastly single CSTR

From the theory, the conversion reaction for every reactor should be in
increasing. Thus, the 3 stages CSTR is good compared to single CSTR because it
takes a little time of a fluid to mixed well in the reactor. Both PFR and 3 stages CSTR
has a higher conversion reaction than single CSTR. From the result, it can be said that
3-stages CSTR is the most effective reactor since the conversion is the highest. It
follows with PFR and lastly single CSTR.

Recommendations

There are a few recommendations that needed to be applied to get a better

result. During the experiment, make sure the solution used is measure correctly and
no contamination in the solution. The eyes must perpendicular to the measuring scale
to avoid parallax error. The stirrer should be opened earlier when the solution has
reached to the half of the reactor to make sure the solution is mixed well. Next, read
the conductivity when the conductivity does not change in time, as it changes rapidly
in a short time. Lastly, the flow rate at both valve V9 and V10 must be monitored
constantly to reach its desired flow rate which is 200ml/min.