In terms of Le Chateliers Principle, explain why steam reforming is done at low pressures while methanol

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In terms of Le Chatelier’s Principle, explain why steam reforming is done at low pressures while methanol synthesis is performed at moderate to high pressures. Explain why reforming is done at high temperature and methanol synthesis is performed at low to moderate temperatures.

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Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes

ISBN: 978-0471720638

3rd Edition

Authors: Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau

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