Question: Problem 1. Balance the following process that integrates a Methane Formation System (MFS) and an Electrolysis Cell (i.e. solve for all six unknown variables). Fractional

 Problem 1. Balance the following process that integrates a Methane Formation

Problem 1. Balance the following process that integrates a Methane Formation System (MFS) and an Electrolysis Cell (i.e. solve for all six unknown variables). Fractional conversion of hydrogen in the MFS is 90%, while all water entering the electrolysis cell (streams 3 \& 4 combined) is completely converted to hydrogen and oxygen. There is no water in stream 2. Calculate all six unknown variables using (1) R(Rm and Re) balance, and (2) atomic species balance. Note: hydrogen fractional conversion is a common equation for both part 1 and part 2; n: molar flow rate, x : molar fraction. MFS: CO2+4H2CH4+2H2O;Rm Electrolysis: 2H2O2H2+O2;Re Answer: n2M=8.1818mol/hrn2C=21.818mol/hrn2H=3.6364mol/hrn3W=16.364mol/hrn5O=18.182mol/hrn6H=36.364mol/hr Important! Clearly indicate the "system" your balance is based upon, and the "type of balance" you are conducting (e.g. total mass balance on the overall process, C-atomic balance on unit one, etc.). Points will be deducted if such information is not clearly identified in your solution

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