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A mixture of hydrocarbons has the following molar composition: . Substance % molar Methane 1 Ethane 15 Propane 25 Isobutane 14 n-butane 25 n-pentane 20

A mixture of hydrocarbons has the following molar composition:

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Substance % molar
Methane 1
Ethane 15
Propane 25
Isobutane 14
n-butane 25
n-pentane 20
total 100
a) What temperature is required to condense 100% of the steam?

b) If 100,000 ft3 at Standard Conditions (S.C.) of the original gas are introduced into a flash separator at 100 psia and 90F: What size should be the pump that will handle the liquid from the separator, Express the size of the pump in gallons per minute (GPM).

NOTE: Rackett's equation can be used to estimate the molar volume of saturated liquid (equation 3.72 page 109 Smith & Van Ness)

c)

Which substance has the greatest effect on the bubble point? And which one has more effect at the dew point?

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