S UTM Reaction in CSTR – Group Discussion Question : It is desired to produce 200 million pounds per year of ethylene glycol (EG). The reactor is to be operated isothermally, 1 lb.mole/ft3 solution of ethylene oxide (EO) in water is fed to the reactor together with an equal volumetric solution of water containing 0.9 wt% of the catalyst H, SO,. The specific reaction rate constant is 0.311 min-1 Activity: a) Determine the necessary CSTR volume if 80% conversion is to be achieved www.utm my innovative entrepreneuria.plobal