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How LHSV in a pilot plant reactor can be calculated with the following data: feed flow rate=30grams/hour,hydrogen to hydrocarbon ratio=400 Nm^3/m^3 and temperature and pressure conditions are 270 degree celsius and 20 bar respectively?
 
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06/06/2017 A: Ralph Ragsdale, Ragsdale Refining Courses, ralph.ragsdale@att.net
The volume of catalyst must be used in the calculation. Calculate standard volume per hour of oil divided by volume of catalyst.