Analysis and Estimation of Molar Flow Rate in a Humidification Process: Degree-of-Freedom and Discrepancy Evaluation

Analyzes molar flow rate in a humidification process.

Emma Thompson
Contributor
4.2
39
6 months ago
Preview (2 of 2 Pages)
100%
Purchase to unlock

Page 1

Analysis and Estimation of Molar Flow Rate in a Humidification Process: Degree-of-Freedom and Discrepancy Evaluation - Page 1 preview image

Loading page ...

Analysis and Estimation of Molar Flow Rate in a Humidification Process: Degree-of-Freedom and Discrepancy EvaluationA stream of humid air containing 1.00 mole% H2O(v) and the balance dry air is to be humidifiedtoa water content of 10.0 mole% H2O. For this purpose, liquid water is fed through a flowmeterandevaporated into the air stream. The flowmeter reading, R, is 95. The only availablecalibration datafor the flowmeter are two points scribbled on a sheet of paper, indicating thatreadings R = 15 andR = 50 correspond to flow rates V = 400 ft3/h and V = 96.9 ft3/h.respectively.(a) Assuming that the process is working as intended, draw and label the flowchart, do thedegree-of-freedom analysis, and estimate the molar flow rate (lb-mole/h) of the humidified(outlet) air.(b) Suppose the outlet air is analyzed and found to contain only 7% water instead of the desired10%. List as many possible reasons as you can think of for the discrepancy, concentrating onassumptions made in the calculation of part (a) that might be violated in the real process.SOLUTION

Page 2

Study Now!

XY-Copilot AI
Unlimited Access
Secure Payment
Instant Access
24/7 Support
Document Chat

Document Details

Subject
Chemistry

Related Documents

View all