Question: Use a process simulator to model a two-stage compression system with an intercooler. The feed stream consists of (95 mathrm{~mol} %) hydrogen and (5 mathrm{~mol}

Use a process simulator to model a two-stage compression system with an intercooler. The feed stream consists of \(95 \mathrm{~mol} \%\) hydrogen and \(5 \mathrm{~mol} \%\) methane at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\) and \(30 \mathrm{psia} ; 440 \mathrm{lbmol} / \mathrm{hr}\) is compressed to \(569 \mathrm{psia}\). The outlet temperature of the intercooler is \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\) and its pressure drop is 2 pisa. The centrifugal compressors have an isentropic efficiency of 0.9 and a mechanical efficiency of 0.98.

Determine the power requirements and heat removed for three intermediate pressures (outlet from the first three stages): 100, 130, 160 psia. If using ASPEN PLUS, use the MCOMPR module and the RK-SOAVE option.

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