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Three of the following require an unsteady state analysis. Which is the odd one out?

  • A.the start-up of a distillation column
  • B.the filling of a storage tank
  • C.a batch reaction in progress
  • D.a heat exchanger at constant duty

Answer: D

Correct answer: a heat exchanger at constant duty

A heat exchanger at constant duty is at steady state: nothing accumulates, and its balance is input equals output with no time derivative. The other three all change with time - a column being started up, a tank being filled, a batch reaction proceeding - so each needs the accumulation term and an integration over time.

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