Coal being used in a power plant at a rate of 8000 lbm/min has the following composition:

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Coal being used in a power plant at a rate of 8000 lbm/min has the following composition:

Component ________________ Weight % (dry basis)

Ash .............................................7.2

Sulfur ..........................................3.5

Hydrogen ......................................5.0

Carbon ......................................... 75.2

Nitrogen .......................................1.6

Oxygen .........................................7.5

In addition, there are 4.58 lbm H2O per lbm of coal. Determine the molar flow rate of each element in the coal (including water) other than ash.

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Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes

ISBN: 978-1119498759

4th edition

Authors: Richard M. Felder, ‎ Ronald W. Rousseau, ‎ Lisa G. Bullard

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