Question: [ 2 5 ] Methane is oxidized to produce formaldehyde and water vapor in a continuous reactor, C H 4 ( g ) + O

[25] Methane is oxidized to produce formaldehyde and water vapor in a continuous reactor,
CH4(g)+O2(g)HCHO(g)+H2O(v)
A competing reaction also occurs in the reactor, which is the combustion of methane,
CH4(g)+2O2(g)CO2(g)+2H2O(v)
20molh of CH4 is fed to a reactor. Pure O2 is fed in excess at 30molh.60% of the methane remains
unreacted and exits the reactor. Of the converted methane, 3molmCH4 is oxidized to form HCHO
for 1molofCH4 burned to CO2(formaldehyde and carbon dioxide are in a ratio of 3 to 1).
(a)[15] Draw and label the flowchart with a basis including units.
(b)[10] Perform degree of freedom analysis on the reactor.
(c)[15] Write down the equations and specifications.
(d)[10] Calculate the molar flow rates of the components in the reactor exit stream.
 [25] Methane is oxidized to produce formaldehyde and water vapor in

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Chemical Engineering Questions!