Northeastern University Chemical Engineering Math Course Fall 2017

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
FALL 2017
CHEMICAL ENGIEERING MATHEMATICS

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CONFERENCE HOURS: OFFICE HOURS:
SECTION 01 SECTION 02
MONDAYS 6:00 7:35 p.m. 4:05 5:40 p.m. By Appointments Only
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 7:35 p.m. 4:05 5:40 p.m. By Appointments Only
CLASSROOM 168 Snell Engineering 043 Snell Library

Center
PROFESSOR: Dr. BEHROOZ (BARRY) SATVAT, Sc. D., P. E.

465 Snell Engineering Center
b.satvat@neu.edu
(617) 373-3461
TEACHING ASSISTANTS: Mr. SICHAO HOU
hou.si@husky.neu.edu
Mr. Haotian Zhang
Zhang.haot@husky.neu.edu
Office Hours: Fridays 2:00 5:00 p.m.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK :
Richard G. Rice and Duong D. Do, Applied Mathematics and Modeling for Chemical
Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York (1995).
REFERENCES :
Jeffrey, Allen, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Harcourt/Academic Press,

Massachusetts (2002).
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Course Description
Chemical Engineering Mathematics Course includes:
Formulation and solutions of problems involving advanced calculus as they

arise in chemical engineering systems. Methods covered will include
ordinary differential equations, series solutions, and complex variables.
Applications involving Laplace transforms, partial differential equations,
and matrix operations. Vectors and tensors. Optimizations methods.
Emphasis will be on methods for formulating the problems.
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REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES
o There will be homework assignments which will be collected regularly.

o No late homework assignments will be accepted.
o Regular and punctual class attendance is required.
o Students should come to class prepared to discuss homework and
reading assignments.
o There will be one mid-term exam and one final.
o Total of homework assignments makes up 10% of the course grade.
o The mid-term exam makes up 40% of the course grade.
o The final exam makes up 50% of the course grade.
o All Exams will be closed-books and closed-notes.
o No programming of notes on your calculators are allowed.
o The use of computers is not allowed during the Exams.
o With the exception of extraordinary medical situations, no make-ups
will be given.
o A commitment to the principles of academic integrity is essential to the
mission of Northeastern University. The promotion of independent and
original scholarship ensures that students derive the most from their
educational experience and their pursuit of knowledge. Academic
dishonesty violates the most fundamental values of an intellectual
community and undermines the achievements of the entire University.
Additional details about the policy are located here:
http://www.northeastern.edu/osccr/academicintegrity/index.html
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAME EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN TO BOTH

SECTIONS OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MATHEMATICSAS FOLLOWS:
MID-TERM EXAM MONDAY 10/23/2017 6-8 P.M.

FINAL EXAM MONDAY 12/11/2017 6-8 P.M.
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Richard G. Rice and Duong D. Do, Applied Mathematics and Modeling
for Chemical Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York (1995).
WEDNESDAY 9/06/2017 Introduction
Chapter 1
MONDAY 9/11/2017 Chapter 2
WEDNESDAY 9/13/2017 Chapter 2
MONDAY 9/18/2017 Class Problem Set # 1
HW ASSIGNMENT # 1 DUE
SOLUTION TO HW ASSIGNMENT # 1
MONDAY 10/02/2017 NO CLASS
MONDAY 10/09/2017 COLUMBUS DAY (NO CLASS)
MONDAY 10/16/2017 HW ASSIGNMENT # 5 DUE
Class Problem Set # 3
WEDNESDAY 10/18/2017 REVIEW FOR THE MID-TERM EXAM
MONDAY 10/23/2017 MID-TERM EXAM (Chapters 1-5) 6-8 P.M.

WEDNESDAY 10/25/2017 NO CLASS
WEDNESDAY 11/01/2017 SOLUTIONS TO MID-TERM EXAM

MONDAY 11/06/2017 Vector Analysis
WEDNESDAY 11/08/2017 Matrices
Application of Matrices in Solving System of Equations

Class Problem Set # 4
WEDNESDAY 11/22/2017 THANKSGIVING RECESS UNIVERSITY CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 12/06/2017 REVIEW FOR THE FINAL EXAM
MONDAY 12/11/2017 FINAL EXAM 6-8 P.M.
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CLASS PROBLEMS
&
HOMEWORK PROBLEMS
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Richard G. Rice and Duong D. Do, Applied Mathematics and
Modeling for Chemical Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New
York (1995).
CLASS PROBLEM SET # 1

1. Solve:
(dy/dx) y = x y5
2. Consider a steam pipe 20cm in diameter which is insulated with a material 6 cm

thick. Thermal conductivity of the insulation is k = 0.0003 cal/sec.0C.cm. Find the
heat loss per unit length of the pipe per hour if the surface of the pipe is 2000C and
that of the outer surface of the insulation is 300C.
3. Solve:
(dy/dx) + y = y2 (Cos x Sin x)

4. Solve:
(2x Sin 3y) dx + (3x2 Cos 3y + 2y) dy = 0
5. As illustrated in chapter 17 of B.S.L. the general equation of diffusion with

homogeneous chemical reaction is can be obtained as:
-DAB (d2CA/dZ2) + k1 CA = 0
With the boundary conditions:
CA = CA0 at Z=0
(dCA/dZ) = 0 at Z=L
Show that:
Cosh { b1[1- (Z/L)]}
(CA/CA0) =
Cosh b1
Where: b1 = [ k1L2 / DAB]1/2
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6. A rod of length L has one end maintained at temperature T0 and is exposed to an environment
of temperature T. An electrical heating element is placed in the rod so that heat is generated
uniformly along the length at a rate q. Derive an expression (a) for the temperature
distribution in the rod and (b) for the total heat transferred to the environment. Obtain an
expression for the value of q which will make the heat transfer zero at the end which is
maintained at T0.
7. A gas containing an entrained mist is nonvolatile tar is located inside the cylinder of a
reciprocating compressor. It is desired to determine the work required to compress the gas
adiabatically and reversibly from its present pressure of 0.33 atm to a pressure of 1.0 atm.
The following information is available:
a) the gas
i) Molecular weight is 24
ii) Specific heat at constant volume is constant at 6.2 Btu/(lb mole)(0F)
iii) Obeys the perfect-gas equation of state
iv) Initial temperature is 1700F or 6300R
v) Initial pressure is 0.33 atm
vi) Final pressure will be 1.0 atm
b) The tar
i) The air is always present as a mist in the ratio 0.2 lb of tar per pound of tar-
free gas
ii) The volume of the tar may be neglected in comparison with the volume of
the associated tar-free gas
iii) The temperature of the tar is always the same as the temperature of the
associated tar-free gas
iv) The specific heat of the tar is 0.5 Btu/(lb)(0F)
c) The compression cylinder
i) The initial cylinder volume is 0.4 ft3
ii) The initial cylinder pressure is 0.33 atm
iii) The final cylinder pressure will be 1.0 atm
iv) The compression process is reversible and adiabatic in the sense that friction
and heat transfer to or from the cylinder, piston, and associated machinery
may be neglected
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CLASS PROBLEM SET # 2 (Continued)

8. A substance is being formed by the reaction of two substances and in which a
grams of and b grams of form (a+b) grams of . If initially there are x0 grams of
, y0 grams of , and none of present and if the rate of formation of is proportional
to the product of the quantities of and uncombined, express the amount (z grams )
of formed as a function of time t.
9. Consider the operation of an annealing furnace for a continuous rod material as shown
below. The rod moves into the furnace at a constant velocity of magnitude V ft/sec.
For steady operation, the temperature of the rod as it passes the entrance to the
furnace may be taken as a constant, TE. The heat transfer coefficient for convection
from the rod to the air is h Btu/hr.ft2.0F, and the rod material has a conductivity of k
Btu/hr.ft.0F. The radius of the rod is r ft. Variation of temperature across the cross
section of the rod may be neglected because r is small. TE and T0 are constant. The
rod may be assumed to be very long.
Set up and solve the boundary-value problem required to determine the temperature
of the rod outside the furnace as a function of the distance from the furnace entrance,
z.
Define any additional symbols which you use.
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10. Consider steam at temperature T0 is flowing through a finned tube (following figure).
The outer radius of the tube and that of the fins are R0 and R, respectively. The
thickness of the fins is , the heat transfer coefficient between the fins and the
ambient is h, and the ambient temperature is T.
Find the temperature distribution in the fins.
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12. Consider the steady state heat transfer in the infinitely long fin shown below.
Determine the temperature profile as a function of x.
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16. Find the inverse transform of the following:
S +1
a) F(S) =
S2 + S -6
S
b) F(S) =
S2 + 4
1
c) F(S) =
S(S2 + 4)
17. Solve the following differential equations:
a) y y = eat B.C. @t=0 y = -1
b) y + 2 y + y = t e-t B.C. @t=0 y = 1 and y = -2
c) yiv + 2 y+ y =0 B.C. @t=0 y=y=y=0

and y=1
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18. A vertical cylindrical tank, 2 ft in inside diameter and 10 ft high is open to the
atmosphere through a small vent in the top. Two sharp-edged orifices, each 0.50
inch in diameter, are located in the side of the tank, one being two feet vertically
above the other. When the two orifices are discharged water from the full tank,
it is noted that the streams cross each other at a horizontal distance of 2 ft from
the outer wall. How long will be required for the liquid level in the tank to fall
to the center of the upper orifice?
It is agreed to neglect air friction on the orifice jets and to assume that the
discharge rate from a sharp-edged orifice is given by :

V= 0.6 2 gh
Where V is the velocity through the orifice in ft/sec, g is 32.2 ft/sec2, and h is the
level of fluid in feet above the orifice.
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK : Richard G. Rice and Duong D. Do, Applied Mathematics and
Modeling for Chemical Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
New York (1995).
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT # 1
DUE DATE : SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
CHAPTER ONE : Problems 1.3, 1.5, 1.8
CHAPTER TWO : Problems 2.1, 2.6, 2.7
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DUE DATE : SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
SPECIAL PROBLEMS:
A) (2x + y-1) dx + (y-1 xy-2) dy = 0
B) (dy/dx) (2/x)y = y4
C) (d3y/dx3) + 2 (d2y/dx2) 3 (dy/dx) = 0
D) (d5y/dx5) 2 (d4y/dx4) + (d3y/dx3) = 0
E) (1+x2) (d2y/dx2) + x (dy/dx) + ax = 0
F) (d/d) 2/ (d/d) = 0
G) (dy/dx)2 -4x (dy/dx) +6y = 0
H) y (d2y/dx2) + (dy/dx)2 = (dy/dx)
I) Solve simultaneously:
(dx/dt) + (dy/dt) + y x = e2t
(d2x/dt2) + (dy/dt) = 3 e2t
J) Using method of variation of parameter, solve:
y'' 8 y' +16 y = 6x e4x
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DUE DATE : OCTOBER 04, 2017
CHAPTER THREE : Problems 3.2, 3.6, 3.9, 3.10
SPECIAL PROBLEM:
A) A container is maintained at a constant temperature of 8000F and is fed with a

pure gas A at a steady state rate of 1 lb mole/min; the product gas stream is
withdrawn from the container at the rate necessary to keep the total pressure
constant at a value of 3 atm. The container contents are vigorously agitated, and
the gas mixture is always well mixed. The following irreversible second-order
gas-phase reaction occurs in the container:
2A B
At a temperature of 8000F, the reaction-rate constant for the reaction has the
numerical value of 1,000 ft3/lb mole/min. Both A and B are perfect gases.
Because of their low temperature, no reaction occurs in the lines leading to and
from the vessel. If under steady-state conditions, the product stream is to contain
33 1/3 mole % B, how large (in cubic feet) should be the volume of the reaction
container?
B) After the steady-state of (a) has been attained, the valve on the exit pipe of the
isothermal vessel is abruptly closed. The feed rate is controlled so that the total
tank pressure is maintained at 3 atm. If the mixing is still perfect, how many
minutes will it take (after the instant of closing the valve) for the tank contents to
be 90 mole % B?
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SPECIAL PROBLEMS:
1) Use the method of Frobenius to obtain the general solution of each of the
following differential equations, valid near x=0.
a) 2x (d2y/dx2) + (1-2x) (dy/dx) y = 0
b) x(1-x) (d2y/dx2) -2 (dy/dx) + 2y = 0
2)
a) Obtain a solution in power series for:
(dy/dx) = x + y2 + 1
When y = 0 at x = 0. Evaluate the coefficients of the terms up to

x6.
b) Compare the results of (a) with that obtained by solution in

Taylor Series.
Calculate the value of y at x = -1, and note that the series

converges rapidly only when x is a fraction.
3) Solve the following differential equation:
y'' + xm y = 0
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CHAPTER FOUR : Problems 4.1, 4.5
CHAPTER FIVE : Problems 5.3, 5.6
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DUE DATE : NOVEMBER 13, 2017
SPECIAL PROBLEMS:
1a) Show that if A + B = 0 and A and B are not parallel, then each of A and B must be
zero.
1b) Vectors are often of help in deriving geometrical relationships. For example, to
show that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other one may proceed as
follows: From the given A + B = C, A-D= C, and A = B + D. Eliminating A and
B , we obtain (2-1)C = (1-2)D, and since C and D are not parallel, it must be true
[per part (a)] that 2-1 = 1 - 2 = 0 (i.e., = = ), which completes the proof.
We now state our problem: Use this sort of procedure to show that a line from one
vertex of a parallelogram to the other midpoint of a nonadjacent side trisects a
diagonal.2)
2) If U and V are nonzero, show that W = VU + UV bisects the angle between U and
V.
3) In the following problem find scalars , , and vectors u1, u2, u3 such that u1 = u,
u2=u + v, u3 = u + v + w is a nonzero orthogonal set, that is u1.u2 = 0, u1.u3 =0
and u2.u3 = 0 where u1, u2, u3 0.
u= (1,2) v= (0,2) w = (1, -1)
4) Show whether the following sets are LD by expressing one of the vector as a linear
combination of the others
{(1,2,3), (3,2,1), (5,5,5)}

5) If u1 and u2 are LI, u1 and u3 are LI and u2 and u3 are LI, does this mean that {u1,
u2, u3} is LI? Prove or disapprove.
6) Show that if A is an mxn matrix, then AAT is symmetric.
7) Evaluate the following using a cofactor expansion about the first and last rows and
also about the last column:
2 -3 0
{1 4 2}
-6 1 5
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT # 6 (Continued)
SPECIAL PROBLEMS (Continued):
8) Find the inverse of the following matrix:

1 1 1
{0 1 1}
0 0 1
9) Solve the following set of equations by Cramers Rule:
X1 - 2X2 + X3 = 4
2X1 + 3 X2 + X3 = -7
4 X1 +X2 + 2 X3 = 0
10) Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors as well as a basis for each eigenvalue.
1 2
3 4
11) The given matrix has =2 among its eigenvalues. Find the eigenspace
corresponding to that eigenvalue.
3 1 2 1
-1 3 1 2
0 2 5 3
1 3 5 6
12) Solve the following equations using diagonalization method:
X = X +4Y X = X + 2Y T 1 X(0) = 0
{ {
Y = X + Y Y = 4 X + 8Y 4T 8 Y(0) = 3
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CHAPTER NINE : Problems 9.4, 9.11, 9.14
SPECIAL PROBLEMS:
1) Find the Laplace Transform of eat cos kt.
2) Find the Laplace Transform of t2 sin at.
3) Find the Laplace Transform of eat cosh bt.

2s +1
4) Find the inverse Laplace Transform of
s(s+1) (s+2)
5) The differential equation for a lumped solid suddenly immersed in a liquid whose
temperature ta is fluctuating, such that ta = T1 + T0 cos , is given by :
(dt/d) + (hA/Vc) (t-ta) = 0
The initial temperature, t(0), equals t1.
a) Find t() using Laplace Transforms.

b) Check your answer by solving, using the standard method.
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CHAPTER TEN : Problems 10.1, 10.3, 10.8, 10.19, 10.20
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PAST
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PROBLEMS
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EXAM # 1
Monday, October 24, 2016

6-8 P.M.
YOU HAVE ONLY
2 Hours
To complete this exam
This is a closed-books and a closed-notes Exam.

You are allowed to bring One Page (double-sided) of notes to exam
No programming of notes on your calculators is allowed.
The use of computers and cell phones are not allowed during this
Exam.
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Problem # 1: (50 points)
Consider steady state heat transfer from a truncated wedge, as shown in

the following diagram. The equation for the surface is given as;
y = a + b x where a = 1 and b = tan .
a) Set up the differential equation for the lengthwise (x-direction)

temperature distribution in the fin. The fin is infinite in the
direction normal to the paper, and the fin is long and thin. Thus,
you may ignore temperature variation in the y direction. Set up
your expression for a unit depth.
b) The equation in part (a) is not immediately solvable. It can be
solved, however, if you change variables so that the independent
variable is y rather than x. Carry out this change in variables by
using the relationship between x and y given above, i.e.,
y = a + b x. For convenience, also make the change in variables:
T T0
= ( )
Tw T0
c) Give the boundary conditions which apply to the differential
equation which you got in part (b). You may assume that the
convection from the small surface at the point of truncation (the
area of y = 1) is negligible compared to the total convective heat
transfer.
d) Solve the differential equation to determine the temperature
profile and the amount of heat transfer in the truncated wedge.
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Solve the following differential equations:
a) (1 + x4) dy + x (1 + 4y2) dx = 0 y(1) = 0
b) (6x + 1) y2 y + 3x2 + 2 y3 = 0
c) (x2 + y2 -5 ) dx = (y + xy) dy y(0) = 1
d) y(4) y = 4x + 2 x e-x Undetermined

Coefficients
e) y 4y + 4y = (12x2 6x) e2x Variation of

Parameters
y(0) = 1 y(0) = 0
f) Solve the following system of equations by elimination method:
(dx/dt) = - x + z
(dy/dt) = - y + z
(dz/dt) = - x + y
g) 4 x2 y - 4 x y + (16 x2 + 3) y = 0
h) Show that the differential equation:
d2y dy
Sin + Cos + n (n+1) (Sin ) y = 0
d2 d
can be transformed into Legendres Equation.
i) y y = x ex
j) x y + (1 -2x) y y =0 Method of Frobenius
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Show that:
c [(a + 1)/c]
a bx
x e dx = --------------------
0 C b(a+1)/c
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Then use this result and the fact that (1/2) = (we proved this in
class)
Show that the probability integral has the value:
_____
2
x
e dx = -------
0 2
Please note that with the exception of the definitions, you must
prove any relationships that you will use in solving this
problem.
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FINAL EXAM
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

6-9 P.M.
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This is a closed-books and a closed-notes Exam.

You are allowed to bring Three Pages (double-sided) of notes to
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Exam.
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Solve the following problems (a) and (b) using Laplace Transform:
a)
2y + 3y 3y - 2y = e-t (7 points)
y(0) = y(0) = 0 y(0) =1
b) (d2x/d2t) + 3 (dy/dt) + 3y = 0
{ (7 points)
2 2 -t
(d x/d t) + 3 y = t e
x(0) = 0 x(0) = 2 y(0) = 0
c) An nxn matrix A is said to be skew-symmetric if AT = -A.

If A is a 5x5 skew-symmetric matrix, show that 9detA) = 0
(4 Points)
d) Suppose A is a 5x5 matrix for which (detA) = -7, what is the
value of (det2A)? (4 Points)
e) Given: U3 + V3 + X3 3 Y = 0
U2 + V2 + Y2 + 2X = 0
Find (U/X)Y (10 Points)
f) xy + y + y = 0 Method of (8 Points)
Frobenius
g) Solve the system of equations:
(dy/dx) + z = et
{ (dx/dt) x + (dy/dt) + (dz/dt) = 0 (6 Points)
x + 2y + (dz/dt) = et
h) Find: S/2 + 5/3

[ ]
-1
(6 Points)
S2 + 4S + 6
i) Use the Method of Digonalization:
(dx/dt) = x + y + et
{ (dy/dt) = x + y + e2t (18 Points)
(dz/dt) = 3z + te3t
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Problem # 2: (25 Points)
A fluidized-particle bed is to be used to carry out a chemical reaction.
The proposed conditions are as follows:
a) The bed temperature will be constant, independent of bed height

and time.
b) The density and velocity of the gas flowing through the bed and
the fluidized particle concentration Cc will be substantially
independent of bed height and time.
c) Conditions within the bed are not a function of the radius of the
tower or the time.
d) The presence of the particles causes mixing of the gas. The
mixing is superimposed on the bulk flow and corresponds to the
type of mixing which occurs in turbulent motion. In a fluidized
bed, the gas mixing due to particle movement is termed eddy
mixing. At a given cross section of the bed, the rate at which a
given component crosses unit area at a particular height is:
Bulk flow of component i = wi
Where wi is the eddy diffusion rate and is given by:
dYi mole of i
wi = - E ----- = ------------
dx ft2 sec
Outside the bed the eddy mixing rate is negligible.
e) The reaction is irreversible. It takes place only in the presence of
the catalytic fluidized particles. The reaction is
A B
and the reaction-rate expression is
dNA mole
- ------- = k NA Cc = --------
dt sec
where Cc is the catalyst (fluidized-bed) concentration.
f) For x < 0
YA= YA0 YB = YB0
Cc = 0 E = 0
g) For x > L (L = tower height)

Cc = 0 E = 0
Continued
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Problem 2 Continued
a) Derive the differential equation ( YB versus x ).

b) Solve the equation and evaluate all coefficients and constants of
integration.
Additional Information
Symbols: Cc = volume concentration of particle. ft3/ft3

E = eddy diffusivity, ft2/sec k = reaction-rate
constant
L = height of fluidize bed, ft NA = moles of A
t = time, sec v = gas velocity, ft/sec
2
wi = eddy diffusion rate, moles/ft sec
x = distance from bottom of fluidized bed, ft
Y = mole fraction
= density of gas mixture, moles
NA = [ (1- CC) YA x] mole/ft2
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Problem # 3: (15 Points)
A gas-turbine stator blade is to be kept cool by passing air up through a

conduit provided in the blade core. Air, at a flow rate of W lb/hr, with a
specific heat capacity of CP Btu/lb.0F enters the root of the blade at a
temperature of TG1. It flows from the root to the tip of the blade where
it joins the working fluid. The heat-transfer coefficient between the air
and the inside of the blade passage is hi Btu/hr.ft2.0F. The air is heated
in flowing through the blade. The outside of the blade is bathed in the
working fluid which, because of its large mass flow, remains at the
temperature T0. The heat-transfer coefficient between the working
fluid and the outside of the blade is h0 Btu/hr.ft2.0F. The blade itself is
L ft long, is t ft thick and has an outer perimeter of P ft. The blade is
thin and hence the inner perimeter may be considered substantially
equal to the outer perimeter. The thermal conductivity of the blade
metal is k Btu/hr. ft.0F and its specific heat is C Btu/lb.0F. It is desired
to determine the steady-state temperature of the blade as a function of
the distance Z. At Z = 0, the blade temperature is T1. It may be
assumed that at any section the blade temperature is uniform, but heat
flow by conduction from the tip to the root of the blade. Assume that
dT/dZ is zero at the blade tip (Z=L). Derive the differential equation
for the gas temperature, TG, and the blade temperature, T, as a function
of Z and then write the boundary conditions.
You dont have to solve the differential equation
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Bonus Problem: (20 Points)
A finite slab with initial temperature T0 is quenched in a bath that fixes

the surface temperature at O. The differential equation is:
2 T T
=
x2 t
The boundary conditions are:
B.C. 1 T(L,t) = 0
B.C. 2 T(x, 0 ) = T0
T0,t)
B.C. 3 = 0
x
Show that the Laplace transform (with respect to time) of the solution
is:

T0 T0 Cosh (x S/ )
T = - [ ]
S S
Cosh (L S/ )
O X
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NAME................................................
FALL 2015

CHME 7320 (CRN Number 11315)
EXAM # 1
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
YOU HAVE ONLY
3 Hours
This is a closed-books and closed-notes Exam.

You are allowed to bring One Page (double-sided) of notes to exam
Exam.
36
Problem # 1: (100 POINTS)
8 POINTS a) Show the solution to the following differential

equation is:
1 1 - x2
y = []
2 1 + x2
(1 + x4) dy + x(1 + 4y2) dx = 0 y(1) = 0
exp (- 2 x1//2) y dx
8 POINTS b) () = 1 y(1) =1
x1/2 dy
8 POINTS c) (y2 + xy3) dx + (5y2 xy +y3 sin y) dy = 0

8 POINTS d) 4y - 4y + y = e x/2
1x2
Variation of Parameters

10 POINTS e) (dy/dx) = 2 + y 2x + 3
8 POINTS f) y [ ln x ln y] dx = [x ln x x ln y y] d y
10 POINTS g) x2 y x2 y 2 y = 0 Method of Frobenius

dy
8 POINTS h) [ 2 x + y + 1 ] [ ] = 1
dx
8 POINTS i) y 4 y = (x2 3 ) Sin (2x)
Undetermined Coefficients
8 POINTS j) x4 y(iv) + 6 x3 y + 9 x2 y + 3 x y + y = 0
Problem Number 1 Continued
37
Problem # 1: (Continued)
Solve by obtaining the first six non-zero terms of aTaylor Series

Solutions centered at 0, of the given initial-value problem
8 POINTS k) y = x2 y2 2 y y(0) = 1 and y(0) = 1
Solve the following system of equations by the Elimination Method:
8 POINTS
l) x 4 x + y = t2
x + x + y = 0
38
In your book, the beta function is defined as:
1
B(x,y) = tx-1 (1-t)y-1dt
0
a) Derive the following relationship:
1 (x) (y)
B(x,y) = t x-1
(1-t) dt =
y-1
0
(x + y)
For x>0 and y>0, B(x,y) is known as the Beta Function
b) Show that:
tx-1
B(x,y) = dt x>0 and y>0
0
(1+t)x+y
Please note that with the exception of the definitions, you must
prove any relationship that you will use in solving this
problem.
39
NAME................................................
FALL 2015

FINAL EXAM
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
YOU HAVE ONLY
3 Hours
This is an open-books and closed-notes Exam.

You are allowed to bring Two-Page (double-sided) of notes to exam
Exam.
Have a Wonderful Holiday Season
40
4 POINTS a) Solve the following system of equations :
X + Y = t2 X(0) = 8 X(0) = 0
X Y = 4t Y(0) = 0 Y(0) = 0
6 POINTS b) XY + Y + Y =0 Method of Frobenius
6 POINTS c) Y = (4/X2) (Y/X) + Y2
6 POINTS d) Solve using Diagonalization:
dX/dt) = X + Y + Z + e4t
(dY/dt) = 2Y + 3Z e4t
(dZ/dt) = 5Z + 2e 4t
6 POINTS e) Solve using Laplace Transform:
(dX/dt) = 4X 2Y + 2(t-1)
(dY/dt) = 3 X Y + (t-1)
B.C.s X(0) = 0 , Y(0) = 1/2
6 POINTS f) Find the inverse of F(S):
2S - 4
F(S) =
S4 + S3 + S2 + S
6 POINTS g) If X = eU (Cos V) & Y = eU (Sin V)

and Z = f(X,Y)
Find (2Z//UV)
41
Determine whether the following relationships are correct:
a) div (Curl F) = 0
b) div{f F} = f div F + f . F
c) x [f F] = f [ x F] + [ f ] x F
d) x [ f + ( x F)] = x [ x F]
42
The void volume of a sphere of porosity and radius R is filed with a liquid containing a
concentration C0 of a dissolved organic compound. The sphere is placed in a slightly
larger volume with the free volume V filled with the same liquid containing a lower
concentration Ce. As a result of the concentration difference, some of the organic
compound diffuses from the inside of the sphere to the surrounding liquid. Diffusion
controls the transfer of the compound within the sphere. The external liquid is well
stirred, such that all of the external liquid is at the same concentration as the liquid at
r=R.
a) Show that the partial differential equation governing the diffusion of the
organic compound within the sphere is
C C
D ( r2 ) = r2 ()
r r t
b) Make this equation dimensionless first using:
r* = (r/R) C* = (C Cf)/(C0 Cf)
and then choosing time to make every term dimensionless. The term Cf is the
final concentration everywhere.
c) Write down the initial condition and the two boundary conditions. Make
these conditions dimensionless.
d) What in the final concentration everywhere?
e) Solve the dimensionless PDE in terms of the two constants of integration

using the Separation of Variables Technique.
f) What is the equation that would be used to determine the eigenvalues?
g) What is one constant of integration?
h) The other constant of integration is one of a series, each of which is a function

of the particular eigenvalue. What is the equation for these constants,
expressed as an integral equation? (DO NOT INTEGRATE)
43
NAME................................................
FALL 2014

EXAM # 1
Monday, October 20, 2014
YOU HAVE ONLY
3 Hours
You are not allowed to use COMPUTERS or CELL-PHONES.

You are not allowed to converse with anybody regarding this
examination or to obtain help from anybody in its solution
44
d2y dy
10 POINTS a) x + x + x2 y = 0
2
d x2 dx
Assuming that x >> 1
dy - 3 x2
6 POINTS b) xy - = y4 exp ( )
dx 2
2
d y dy
6 POINTS c) 3 + 10 - 8 y = 7 e -4x
d x2 dx
6 POINTS d) y + 4y = 3x2 + 2sin x Variation of Parameters

10 POINTS e) x x - y dx = (x + y).(y dx xdy)
2 2
6 POINTS f) y y + (y)2 + 1 = 0
12 POINTS g) 2 x2 y + 3 x y + (x2 1) y = 0 Method of Frobenius
8 POINTS h) x3y - 3 x2y + 6 xy 6y = 3 + ln(x)3
Solve by obtaining the first six non-zero terms of aTaylor Series

Solutions centered at 0, of the given initial-value problem
8 POINTS i) y = ey y(0) = 0 y(0) = -1
Solve the following system of equations by the Elimination Method:
8 POINTS
j) (dx/dt) = - 5x - y
(dy/dt) = 4x - y
45
Prove that:
1 n!
a) x (ln x) dx = (-1)
m n n
0 (m+1)n+1
_
b) x e dx = 12
-x
Please note that with the exception of the definitions, you must prove
any relationship that you will use in solving this problem.
46
The fuel element of a reactor consists of a sphere of fissionable material with

radius R, surrounded by a spherical shell of cladding with outer radius R0.
The temperature of the coolant is T, and the heat transfer coefficient is h.
The nuclear internal energy generated in the sphere can be approximated by
a parabola, as:
U(r) = u0[ 1- (r/R)2 ]
Where u0 is the nuclear energy generated at the center of the sphere.

We wish to know the temperature distribution in the fuel element.
Note: Under steady state conditions the energy, in the form of heat, is
transferred to the coolant through the conductive resistance of the cladding
and the outside convective resistance.
Hint: First calculate the total energy generated in the sphere (similar to the
one that I did in class for a cylinder).
Next, derive the overall heat transfer coefficient based on the outside
area of the sphere.
Then develop the governing differential equation.
Finally, solve this differential equation to find the temperature
distribution.
B.C.s:
@r=0 T = finite
@r=R T = T12
47
NAME................................................
FALL 2014

FINAL EXAM
Monday, December 8, 2014
YOU HAVE ONLY
3 Hours

You are not allowed to use COMPUTERS or CELL-PHONES.
You are not allowed to converse with anybody regarding this
examination or to obtain help from anybody in its solution
You must do both Problems 1 and 2 and

either Problem 3 or Problem 4
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
48
dx
6 POINTS a) (1+ t ) + x = tan-1t
2
x(0)=4
dt
6 POINTS b) ydx + x[ ln(x) ln(y) 1] dy = 0 y(1) = e
d2 y dy
8 POINTS c) 2 + y = 4 x2 3 + x-1e x
d x2 dx
7 POINTS d) (x + 2)2 y + (x+2) y + y = 0
1
8 POINTS e) x y + x y y =
2
(x + 1)
9 POINTS f) 2 x y + (1 + x) y + y = 0 Method of Frobenius
8 POINTS g) y + 2y y 2y = sin (3t) y(0) = y(0) = 0

y(0) = 1
Solve the following system of equations by Diagonalization Method:
8 POINTS
h) (dx/dt) = 3x y z
(dy/dt) = x + y z + t
(dz/dt) = x y + z + 2et
49
A metal cone, of length L, base radius R and half angle , is used as a fin in
cooling a metal plate. Develop the ordinary differential equation that
describes the temperature within the cone. The air temperature is Ta.
Assume the temperature is uniform in any cross section of the cone. Initially
have the x-direction point upwards. Then change the variable to make the
equation homogeneous:
y = (L x) and = (T Ta)
NOTE: You dont have to solve this equation
50
Consider a constant volume system in which the following three irreversible
reactions take place:
k1
A B First Order
k2
A C First Order
k3
2 C D Second Order
You are to solve the rate equations describing these reactions for the case
where the initial concentration of A is CA0 and the initial concentrations of
B, C, and D are zero.
Suggested Notation:
CA, CB, CC = Molar concentration of A, B, C, and D; Moles/Volume
k1 = First order rate constant for A B; Time-1
k2 = First order rate constant for A C; Time-1
k3 = Second order rate constant for 2C D; Volume/(Mole C)(Time)
t = Time elapsed since beginning of reactions
x = e-(k1+k2) t ; A dimensionless variable

u = A dimensionless variable defined by:
1 du
CC = ()
k3 u dt
b = A dimensionless constant defined by:
b2 = 4 CA0 k2k3 / (k1+ k2)2
Suggested Procedure:
a) Set up the differential equations for the rate of change of the concentrations of A
and C. Solve the equation for CA as a function of time and substitute this result
into the concentration of C. The result will be a differential equation which
cannot be solved in its present form.
b) Eliminate the variable CC and t by introducing the variables u and x into the
differential equation. For convenience, also introduce the dimensionless constant
b. This will transform the equation into one which can be solved.
c) Solve the differential equation in part (b) and determine the ratio CC/CA0 as a
function of x. You may leave your expression in terms of x and b.
51
The heat exchanger described in Section 1.2 (pages 3-7) operates at steady state until an
upset occurs in the inlet temperature.
a) Prove that the fluid temperature response obeys the PDE:
CP (T/t) + V0 CP (T/z) + (2h/R) [ T(z,t) TW] = 0
With the stipulation that the wall temperature (Tw) remains everywhere constant.
b) Introduce the following variables:

T(z,t) = T (z) + T (z,t)

T0 (t) = T (0) + T0 (t)
And show that the following equation result:

CP (T/t) + V0 CP (T/z) + (2h/R) [ T ] = 0

T(z,0) = 0 and T(0,t) = T0 (t)

V0 Cp (dT/dz) + (2h/R) [T TW] = 0
For those who have read the book, the solution to the steady-state equation has
already been obtained and is given in Equation (1.17) as:

{[T(z) TW]/[T0 TW]} = exp [(-2hz/V0RCP)]

c) If the inlet temperature sustain a step change of magnitude T0 where

(0<<1), so that T0(t) = T0 u(t), show that the Laplace transform of T(z,t) is:

T(z,s) = T0 (1/s) [exp(-s) exp(-/i)]
Where: = z/V0 Local Residence Time

i = [2h/RCP]-1 Thermal Time Constant
d) Invert the Laplace Transform and show that:

T(t,) = T0 [exp (-/i)]u(t-)
0 when t<
Where: u(t-) = {
1 when t>
Thus, the disturbances does not appear at the heat exchanger exit until one full
residence time has elapsed.
52
FALL 2017

CHME 7320-01 (CRN 11012)
CHME 7320-02 (CRN 15531)
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