6. The catalytic hydration of ethylene (CH4) with water produces ethanol (CH5OH). CH4 + HO ...

 

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6. The catalytic hydration of ethylene (C₂H4) with water produces ethanol (C₂H5OH). C₂H4 + H₂O → C₂H5OH In a particular process the ethylene is mixed with water and this mixture is sent to a converter. Ethanol, partially unconverted ethylene and water all leave the converter and enter a condenser. The ethylene is condensed and recycled to the mixer. The recycle stream contains ethylene and water. The water composition in the recycle stream is 6.5% The exit stream from the condenser consists of ethanol and water. In the stream entering the converter the ratio of water to ethylene is 55%. The conversion of ethylene in the converter is 4.5%. Draw a sketch of the process. Carry out a degree of freedom analysis for the mixer, converter, condenser and process. Assuming a basis od 1000 mol/h of ethylene in the feed stream, calculate the extent of reaction and composition of all streams in the process. 6. The catalytic hydration of ethylene (C₂H4) with water produces ethanol (C₂H5OH). C₂H4 + H₂O → C₂H5OH In a particular process the ethylene is mixed with water and this mixture is sent to a converter. Ethanol, partially unconverted ethylene and water all leave the converter and enter a condenser. The ethylene is condensed and recycled to the mixer. The recycle stream contains ethylene and water. The water composition in the recycle stream is 6.5% The exit stream from the condenser consists of ethanol and water. In the stream entering the converter the ratio of water to ethylene is 55%. The conversion of ethylene in the converter is 4.5%. Draw a sketch of the process. Carry out a degree of freedom analysis for the mixer, converter, condenser and process. Assuming a basis od 1000 mol/h of ethylene in the feed stream, calculate the extent of reaction and composition of all streams in the process.

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