In a material balance equation what is the difference between generation and consumption from input and output, need an example like a chemical steady state to show the difference with clear text on defining them apart
General material balance for a chemical rection
input-output+ generation-consumption=Accumulation
for steady state accumulation is 0
Input: whatever enters through the boundaries of the system
output: whatever exits through the boundaries of the system
Consumption: is used up within the system boundaries
Generation: is builtup within the system boundaries
Rate of the reaction = K* CA = - rA
Volume of the system is V
Material balnace for A
input-output+ generation-consumption=Accumulation
NA0 + NA + 0 -K* CA * V = 0
Material balnace for B
input-output+ generation-consumption=Accumulation
0 + NB + K* CA * V - 0 = 0
Material balnace for C
input-output+ generation-consumption=Accumulation
NC0 + NC + 0 - 0 = 0
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