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The ammonia synthesis reaction is given by 0 . 5 N 2 ( g ) + 1 . 5 H 2 ( g ) N

The ammonia synthesis reaction is given by
0.5N2(g)+1.5H2(g)NH3(g),Hr2(25C,1(atm))=-46kJmol
The ammonia synthesis loop is shown in the block flow diagram (see supplementary booklet). A
mixture (stream 1) of N2(100kmolh) and H2(300kmolh) enter the adiabatic Reactor 1 at a
temperature of 425C. The conversion in reactor 1 is 10%. The outlet of reactor 1(stream 2) is
mixed with fresh feed (stream 3). The fresh feed is a mixture of 25molNN2 and 75mol%H2 at
25C. The mixed stream (Stream 4) which is at a temperature of 425C, is fed to adiabatic Reactor
The outlet of Reactor 2(stream 5) which is at 547C, is sent to a separator and heat exchanger
block where a refrigeration cycle condenses pure ammonia which is recovered as a liquid at -50
C(stream 6). For all calculations and for all components, use the following reference state:
(compound,25C,1atm, gas)
Useful Info:
Molar specific heat (Cp) for all gases: 30JmolK
Molar specific heat (Cp) for liquid ammonia: 80JmolK
Tb( Ammonia)=-33.34C
a) What is the extent of reaction in reactor 1?[3 MARKS]
b) Calculate the temperature and molar flow of all species in stream 2. Complete the stream
table for stream 2.[4 MARKS]
c) Calculate the molar flow rate of stream 3. Complete the stream table for stream 3.[4
MARKS]
d)[CHALLENGE PROBLEM]: Calculate the molar flow rate of the three gases in stream 5
and complete the stream table. [10 MARKS]
e)[CHALLENGE PROBLEM]: By showing appropriate mass and energy balance, calculate
the heat added/removed to the separator &heat exchanger block. [9 MARKS]
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