Question: ( 2 5 % ) Name a zeolite membrane that could be suitable to separate Krypton from Xenon, and olefins from paraffins. Clearly explain

(25%) Name a zeolite membrane that could be suitable to separate Krypton from Xenon, and olefins from
" paraffins. Clearly explain why, and mention which separation mechanisms can be potentially involved.
(25%) Which are the main challenges that need to be overcome to potentially see these type of membranes operating at industrial-like conditions?
(50%) A zeolite membrane is used to remove CO2 from natural gas consisting mainly of CO2-CH4 stream. The feed consists of 13%molCO, and a feed pressure of 1.1bar. The permeate side operates at 0.22bar, and contains only 9% mol of CO2. The retentate (residue) consists of 97.9% mol CH4. The volumetric rate in the permeate side is 70m3s, and CO2 permeance is 3.3510-7molm2sPa. Consider the CO2 molar volume as 22.410-3m3mol.
Using the Hogsett & Mazur approach (look for this equation in a separation textbook or another textbook), calculate:
(a)(10%) CO2 permeate flow rate (mols
(b)(30%) Membrane area (m2)
(c)(10%) What is the main difference between this approach and the average driving approach? In other words, what is the main assumption for the Hogsett & Mazur approach?
 (25%) Name a zeolite membrane that could be suitable to separate

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