Use a process simulator to model a two-stage compression system with an intercooler. The feed stream consists

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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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Product And Process Design Principles Synthesis Analysis And Evaluation

ISBN: 9781119355243

4th Edition

Authors: Warren D. Seider, Daniel R. Lewin, J. D. Seader, Soemantri Widagdo, Rafiqul Gani, Ka Ming Ng

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