1. [Suggested time 20-30 minutes] The reverse water gas shift (WGS) reaction occurs during many high temperature processes involving hydrocarbons and typically reaches equilibrium: coag) + H2(g)...
1. [Suggested time 20-30 minutes] The reverse water gas shift (WGS) reaction occurs during many high temperature processes involving hydrocarbons and typically reaches equilibrium: coag) + H2(g) 근 COe) + H2O(g) AG 298K (kJ/mol) AH1298K (kJ/mol) -137.66 -229.25 -395.51 0.00 -110.84 -242.52 -394.64 0.00 H20 (g) CO2(8) o lin 2 [3 points] Determine the standard Gibbs energy change for this reaction at 25°C b) c) [10 points] Calculate the equilibrium composition (molar fractions) for an isothermal reaction carried out at 600°C and 1.7 atm, if the feed stream consists of a 2:1 molar ratio of carbor dioxide to hydrogen. d) [5 points] How would you operate the reactor to maximize the conversion towards carbon monoxide?
1. [Suggested time 20-30 minutes] The reverse water gas shift (WGS) reaction occurs during many high temperature processes involving hydrocarbons and typically reaches equilibrium: coag) + H2(g) 근 COe) + H2O(g) AG 298K (kJ/mol) AH1298K (kJ/mol) -137.66 -229.25 -395.51 0.00 -110.84 -242.52 -394.64 0.00 H20 (g) CO2(8) o lin 2 [3 points] Determine the standard Gibbs energy change for this reaction at 25°C b) c) [10 points] Calculate the equilibrium composition (molar fractions) for an isothermal reaction carried out at 600°C and 1.7 atm, if the feed stream consists of a 2:1 molar ratio of carbor dioxide to hydrogen. d) [5 points] How would you operate the reactor to maximize the conversion towards carbon monoxide?