A process stream flowing at 35 kmol/h contains 15 mole% H2 and the remainder 1-butene. The...

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A process stream flowing at 35 kmol/h contains 15 mole% H2 andthe remainder 1-butene. The stream pressure is 10.0 atm absolute,the temperature is 50 oC and the velocity is 150 m/min. Determinethe diameter (cm) of the pipe transporting this stream, using Kay’srule in your calculations.

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To find pipe diameter we should know volumetric flow rate and velocity We can find volumetric flow rate by PV ZnRT P Pressure 10 atm 101325 kPa V Volumetric flow Z Compressibility factor n molar flow 35    See Answer
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