Residence Time Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the residence time is:

\[ RT = \frac{V}{Q} \]

Where:

\( RT \) is the Residence Time (min)
\( V \) is the reactor volume (mL)
\( Q \) is the flow rate (mL/min)

What is Residence Time?

Residence time is the average time a substance spends in a reactor or a system. It is a crucial parameter in chemical engineering and environmental studies to understand the efficiency and behavior of reactors and systems.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Reactor Volume (V): 500 mL
Flow Rate (Q): 50 mL/min

Using the formula to calculate the residence time:

\[ RT = \frac{500}{50} = 10 \text{ min} \]

The residence time is 10 minutes.