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Ethane-Propane-Butane Separation Case Study

The document outlines a process involving a gas stream composed of ethane, propane, i-butane, and n-butane, which is to be compressed and cooled before being separated into vapor and liquid phases. It poses two questions regarding the flow rates and molar composition of the resulting product streams and suggests a case study on the impact of cooler outlet temperature on liquid product flow. The process uses the Peng Robinson fluid package and assumes no pressure drop in the condenser.

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Ethane-Propane-Butane Separation Case Study

The document outlines a process involving a gas stream composed of ethane, propane, i-butane, and n-butane, which is to be compressed and cooled before being separated into vapor and liquid phases. It poses two questions regarding the flow rates and molar composition of the resulting product streams and suggests a case study on the impact of cooler outlet temperature on liquid product flow. The process uses the Peng Robinson fluid package and assumes no pressure drop in the condenser.

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A stream contains 15% ethane, 20% propane, 60% i-butane, and 5% n-butane at 50°F and at atmospheric
pressure. The flow rate is 100lbmole/hr. This stream is to be compressed to 50 psia and then cooled to
32°F. This stream is to be separates into vapor and liquid in a two phase separator.

1. What are the flow rates and molar composition of the two product streams?
2. Create a case study to see the effect of changing temperature of the cooler out stream on the
molar flow of the liquid product stream, and write your comment.

 Neglect the pressure drop inside the condenser.


 Fluid package: Peng Robinson

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