Which risk increases in a catalytic reactor when cooling efficacy diminishes?

💡 Explanation

Thermal runaway can occur due to the Arrhenius equation, where reaction rate is exponentially related to temperature; positive feedback increases the temperature because heat isn't removed and therefore the reaction accelerates exponentially, rather than simply reduced performance or poisoning.

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