Question

A plug flow reactor is characterized by

• A. High capacity
• B. Presence of axial mixing
• C. Presence of lateral mixing
• D. Constant composition and temperature of reaction mixtures

Hint:

PFR → no axial mixing, ideal flow behavior.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In a plug flow reactor, mixing occurs only in radial direction (lateral), no back mixing (axial).
Each element moves in a plug without interacting with upstream elements.