This discussion focuses on calculating recycle stream values in chemical reaction processes, specifically addressing Problem 12.20. The participants struggle with determining the values for streams G and K due to a lack of information regarding the liquid recycle stream. Key variables include the rate of recycle toluene (RL) and its relationship to the total toluene feed, as well as the rates of hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) fed to the reactor. Understanding these relationships is crucial for solving the problem effectively.
PREREQUISITESChemical engineering students, process engineers, and professionals involved in designing and optimizing chemical reaction systems will benefit from this discussion.
Let RL represent the number of moles per hour of recycle toluene. What is the total rate of toluene feed to the mixer? In terms of RL what is the rate of H2 fed to the reactor? What is the rate of CH4 fed to the reactor?Woopydalan said:Homework Statement
Problem 12.20
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
For this problem, I am having a hard time getting any values for the streams, so I am stuck at stream G and K and can't figure out how much is going into G since I don't know the liquid recycle stream. I don't know how to use that relationship with the conversions to get the extents of reaction, which is what I am thinking is needed.