Another production of the synthesis gas is the production of methane by catalytic reforming at high temperature and pressure.

CH4 (g) + H2O(g) CO(g) + 3H2(g) The only other reaction to consider is the water-gas reaction. CO(g) + H2O CO2(g) + H2(g) If the reactants are given at the rate of 1 mole methane to 2 moles of steam and the reactor is heated so that the products reach a temperature of 1300 K, the methane is completely converted and the product stream contains 17.4% moles of CO. Calculate the heat required for the reactor, assuming the reactants are preheated to 600 K.