CHAPTER FOUR OF A DESIGN PROJECT FOR

DESIGN OF A PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 240,000 CUBIC METRES OF

LIQUEFIED BIOGAS PER ANNUM FROM AGRO WASTES

PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

BY
GROUP G
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE
CHG 531: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROCESS DESIGN I

GROUP MEMBERS & THEIR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

NAMES MATRIC CONTRIBUTION TO SIGNATURE

NUMBER CHAPTER
ADETUNMIBI, PEACE 170401017 Compilation and general
ADEGBOYEGA energy balance calculation
EZEOKOYE, IFUNANYA 170401044 Compilation and general
BENEDICTA energy balance calculation
ORIMOLOYE, ARAMIDE DESOLA 170401032 Biodigester & Air stripper
Material Balance
KABIAWU, ANJOLAIYA 170401047 Driers and Miller energy
INNOCENT Balance
DADA, TAIWO OLAMIDE 170401072 Scrubber energy Balance
ADEDEJI, ADETILEWA 170401061 Mixer energy Balance
OLUWAFUNMILAYO
AMODU, SULEMAN BABANGIDA 170401075 Liquefaction energy balance
UDOH, IMMAOBONG ESSIEN 180401505 Compressors energy balance
NNABUIHE OLISEMEKA VICTOR 180401510 Compressors energy balance
OKUNLOLA, JOSEPH KAYODE 170401048 Liquefaction material
balance

CHAPTER 4

4.0 ENERGY BALANCE

In this chapter, we will perform Energy balances on the process that was proposed in Chapter
2. These balances are essential to check whether the process as described is in agreement with
the laws of conservation of energy. Since the given basis is the volume of product per annum,
we will determine energy requirements of each unit operation mathematically. To facilitate
mathematical calculations and describe a feasible process, we have made certain assumptions
and specifications. These have been based on cited literature and are stated with reasoning
provided wherever necessary. We will perform energy balances around each unit operation.

Energy balances are based on the law of conservation of Energy. The law doesn't imply that
energy remains unchanged. Instead, it emphasizes that during any transformation, the total
amount of energy remains constant. For example, when a light bulb converts electrical energy
into light and of the form:
ΔE / Δt = 0
Feed Materials = Products + Wastes + Materials Retained.
Δ H + Δ E K + Δ E P =Q+W S 4.1
The diagram of the proposed process is provided below for reference.

Figure 4.1 Process Flow Diagram of the Proposed Process

4.1 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE ROTARY DRUM DRYER

Operating Conditions: Temperature = 55oC, Pressure = 1 atm

A1
A2
Dry Air
Moist Air
15 kg/s
21.83 kg/s
 F1 ROTARY DRUM F2
Fresh Corn Stalk 25°C DRYER
45°C Dried Corn Stalk
44.31 kg/s
37.46 kg/s
Dry Solids : 82%
Dry solids : 97%
Water : 18% Q
Water : 3%

Assumptions:
1. The efficiency of the dryer is 88%
2. No loss of material in the dryer (no retention)
3. Potential and kinetic energy are negligible
4. The corn stalk was initially at room temperature
5. Specific heat of corn cob at 25oC is 1.4 kJ/kgK
6. Specific heat of corn cob at 45oC is 1.82 kJ/kgK
7. Specific heat of air is 0.7280 kJ/kgK
8. Amount of hot air entering is 25kg/s
9. Hot air enters at 150oC

From the energy balance equation:

Heat lost by hot air=Heat gained by corn stalk =Q
Δ H + Δ E K + Δ E P =Q 4.1
Since, Δ E K =Δ E P =W S =0,
Δ H =Q 4.2
Δ H 2− Δ H 1=Q 4.3
To compute the enthalpy change, we include the inlet corn cob at 25 0C and the exiting corn
cob at 45°C.

Δ H 1=44.31 kg /s ×1.82 kJ /kgK ×(25−0)=2016.105 kJ /s

Δ H 2=37.46 kg /s ×1.4 kJ /kgK ×( 45−0)=2359.98 kJ /s
Q=343.875 kJ / s
Also, for air:
Q=mcpΔ T
−343.875=15∗0.7280 ¿(¿−150)
 ¿=118.51 C

4.2 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE HAMMER MILL

45°C 55°C
F2 HAMMER MILL F3
Corn Stalk Dried Grinded Corn Stalk
37.46 kg/s 35.22 kg/s
Dry solids: 97% Dry Solids: 97%
Moisture Content: Moisture Content:
3% 3%
Assumptions:
1. Corn cob Dried is properly milled to achieve completely homogenous
2. 0.06 retention of Feed in the hammer mill
3. There is an increase in temperature of the dried corn cob due to friction from the
grinding process to 55oC.
4. Potential and Kinetic energies are negligible.
5. Heat loss is negligible.
6. Shaft work required for milling.

From the energy balance equation:

Δ H + Δ E K + Δ E P =Q+W S 4.4
Since, Δ E K =Δ E P =Q=0,
Δ H =W S 4.5
To compute the enthalpy change, we include the accumulated and exiting corn cob dried at
45°C.
Δ H 1=37.46 kg/ s ×1.4 kJ /kgK ×(45−0)=2359.98 kJ /s
Δ H 2=35.22kg /s ×1.4 kg/kJK ×(55−0)=2711.94 kJ /s
Thus, W ❑=Δ H 2−Δ H 1
W ❑=2711.94−2359.98
W =351.96 kJ /s .
4.3 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE PRE-MIXER
Operating Conditions: Temperature `40 °C, Pressure = 1 atm

W1
Water
27.93

Propeller Mixer
55°C 1 40°C

i F3 F4
Grinded Corn stalk Corn stalk Slurry
35.22 kg/s 209.34 kg/s
Q Water 54.5%
7718.9265 kJ/s

Assumptions:
1. No loss of mass in the Mixer
2. Perfect mixing in the mixer
3. Heat of dissolution is considered negligible
4. Shaft work required for mixing = 550kJ/s
5. Heat exchange with the environment.
6. Feed stream enters from the outlet stream of the hammer mill and it enters at a
temperature of 55oC.

From the energy balance equation:

Δ H + Δ E K + Δ E P =Q+W S 4.6
Since, Δ E K =Δ E P =0,
Δ H =W S+ Q 4.7
Δ H =Δ H out− Δ H ∈¿
Δ H ∈¿ enthalpy of grinded corn cob+enthalpy of mixing water
enthalpy of grinded corn cob=35.22 kg /s X 1.4 kJ /kgK X (55−0)=2711.94 kJ /s
enthalpy of mixing water =27.93 kg /s X 4.187 kJ /kgK X (25−0)=2923.573 kJ /s
Δ Hin=¿ 5635.51 kJ /s
Δ H out=63.15 kg/ s ×1.4 kg/kJK ×( 40−0)=3536.4 kJ /s
Δ H =Δ H out− Δ Hin=−2117.11 kJ /s
W S=550 kJ / s
Q=W S + Δ H
Q=−2667.11kJ /s

4.4 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE MIXER

P1 W2
Peroxide Water
14.26 kg/s 98.69 kg/s
 F4
Corn slurry Propeller
63.15 kg/s Mixer F6
2 Biomass Slurry
F5 193.71 kg/s
Fresh Cow dung Water 72.7%
Q
17.61 kg/s
kJ/s

Assumptions:
1. No loss of mass in the Mixer
2. Perfect mixing in the mixer
3. Heat of dissolution is considered negligible
4. Shaft work required for mixing = 550kj/s
5. Heat exchange with the environment.
6. The entery temperature of the cow dung at 25C

From the energy balance equation:

Δ H + Δ E K + Δ E P =Q+W S 4.6
Since, Δ E K =Δ E P =0,
Δ H =W S+ Q 4.7
Δ H =Δ H out− Δ H ∈¿
Δ H ∈¿ enthalpy of corn slurry +enthalpy of mixing water +enthalpy of freshcow dung
enthalpy of corn slurry=63.15 kg /s X 1.4 kJ /kgK X (40−0)=3536.4 kJ / s
enthalpy of mixing water =98.69 kg /s X 4.187 kJ /kgK X (25−0)=10330.976 kJ / s
enthalpy of peroxide=14.26 kg /s X 2.619 kJ /kgK X (25−0)=933.67 kJ /s
enthalpy of fresh cow dung=17.61 kg /s X 4.189 kJ /kgK X (25−0)=3835.95 kJ /s
Δ Hin=18637 kJ /s
Δ H out=193.71 kg /s × 1.82 kg/kJK ×(31−0)=10929.12 kJ /s
Δ H =Δ H out− Δ Hin=−7707.89 kJ /s
W S=550 kJ / s
Q=W S + Δ H
Q=550−10878.19
Q=−7157.88 kJ /s
4.5 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE HEAT
EXCHANGER
Operating Conditions: Temperature = 35 °C, Pressure = 1 atm

Q
Steam inlet Steam outlet
529 kg/s 529 kg/s
200oC 197oC
 Heat Exchanger
1
31°C

HF6
F6 37°C Biomass Slurry
Biomass slurry
193.71 kg/s
193.71 kg/s
H2O: 72.7%
H2O: 72.7%
TS: 17.3%
TS: 17.3%
VS: 10%
VS: 10%

Assumptions:
1. No loss of mass in the Exchanger (no retention)
2. Specific heat of steam is 2.502 kJ /kgK
3. Steam enters at 200oC and leaves at 180oC

From the energy balance equation:

Δ H + Δ E K + Δ E P =Q+W S 4.6
Since, Δ E K =Δ E P =W S =0,
Δ H =Q 4.7
Δ H =Δ H out− Δ H ∈¿
Heat lost by steam = Heat gained by Slurry
Q=MCp Δ T
Cp of Biomass slurry=4.19−0.00275(TS)(Nekhubvi ,2023)
Where TS is the solid content
Cp biomass slurry=4.19−0.00275 (17) = 4.143 kJ/kgK
From overall heat transfer around an exchanger,
Heat gained by the biomass = Heat Loss by the steam
Mass of steam needed=¿ *(37-31))/(-2.502*(160-200)) =48.10 kg/s
Q of Steam=48.10 kg/ s X 2.502 kJ /kgK X (200−160)=4814.08 kJ / s
Amount of heat gained by the biomass is
Q = Δ H = 4814.08 kJ /s
All compositions remain the same.
 4.6 ENERGY BALANCE ON BIODIGESTER
Operating Conditions: Temperature = 40 °C, Pressure = 1 atm

F7
Raw Biogas
5.36kg/s
CH4: 66.6% mass
CO2: 27.6% mass
H2O: 3.0% mass
H2S:0.1% mass
O2: 0.6% mass
PF6 N2: 0.8% mass
Biogas Slurry NH3: 1.3% mass D1
193.71 kg/s Digester Effluent
H2O: 72.7% 517.97 kg/s
TS: 17.3% Anaerobic Digester H2O: 91.00.%
VS: 10% TS: 9.00%

Table: Specific heat capacities for all components involved in the process

Component Temperature Specific heat Source

capacity (kJ/kg/k)
CH4 2.2546 NIST chemistry
40OC
webBook

CO2 0.8564 NIST chemistry

40OC
webBook

NH3 2.116
40OC NIST chemistry
webBook

H2S 1.01
40OC NIST chemistry
webBook

O2 0.9202
40OC NIST chemistry
webBook

N2 2.0807
40OC NIST chemistry
webBook

H2O (vapor) 1.8675 (average EngineeringToolBox

40OC
between 27 and
52oC

Corn cobs 1.484 (Czajkowski etal,

40OC,34OC
2019)

Manure 3.6959 (Nayyeri etal, 2009)

40OC,34OC
 Water (liquid) 4.18 (average
40OC,34OC EngineeringToolBox
between 30 and
40OC)

Assumptions

1. Optimal gas exit temperature is 40OC.

2. Entry temperature of biomass slurry is 34 OC
3. Adiabatic digestion process (Q=0)
4. Perfect mixing in digester
5. Heat by peroxide is negligible
6. Kinetic and potential energy changes are negligible
7. Only enthalpy of the volatile solid is considered.

Energy balance equation: Q + Ws = ΔE K + ΔP + ΔH

With the assumptions, Ws=ΔH.
Tref = 0OC

Ws = shaft work to stir the digester

Ws = Hp1+ Hp2 - Hf

Hp1 = P1⅀xiCpiTp1 where:

P1 = mass flow rate of raw biogas = 5.36kg/s

xi = mass fraction of component i in the raw biogas
Cpi = specific heat capacity for component i in the raw biogas at temperature Tp1
Tp1 = temperature of raw biogas = 40oC

Component Xi . P1 Cp, out H out

 CH4 3.56976 2.2546 321.9352358
CO2 1.47936 0.8564 50.67695616
H2O 0.1608 4.18 26.88576
NH3 0.069968 2.116 5.92209152
N2 0.04288 2.0807 3.56881664
H2S 0.00536 1.01 0.216544
O2 0.03216 0.9202 1.18374528
DIGESTATE 188.37 4.18 31492.12
Sum 31902.579

Hp2 = ⅀P2iCpiTp2. Where:

Component Xi . P1 Cp, in H,in

CH4 3.56976 2.2546 273.6449505
CO2 1.47936 0.8564 43.07541274
H2O 0.1608 4.18 22.852896
NH3 0.069968 2.116 5.033777792
N2 0.04288 2.0807 3.033494144
H2S 0.00536 1.01 0.1840624
O2 0.03216 0.9202 1.006183488
BIOMASS 193.17 3.645 23939.5581
Sum 24288.39

Ws=ΔH
W s=31902.579−24288.39 = 7614.1892 kJ/s
4.7 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE COMPRESSOR 1

Biogas Compressor

F7 CF7
Raw Biogas CompressedBiogas
5.364 kg/sec 5.364 kg/sec
CH4: 66.6% mass CH4: 66.6% mass
CO2: 27.6% mass CO2: 27.6% mass
H2O: 3.0% mass H2O: 3.0% mass
H2S:0.1% mass H2S:0.1% mass
O2: 0.6% mass O2: 0.6% mass
N2: 0.8% mass N2: 0.8% mass
NH3: 1.3% mas ASSUMPTIONS NH3: 1.3% mas
Basis = 1hour
Change in kinetic and
Potential energy = 0.
No heat transfer in the system (Q=0).
System is at steady state
Inlet Temperature into the compressor is 40oC
Outlet Temperature from the compressor is 43oC.

CALCULATIONS
Recall equation (4.3):
H+ Ep + Ek = Q + Ws

Since the potential and kinetic energy terms are negligible and Q = 0, we say:

Where,

H = Change in Enthalpy = Enthalpy Out – Enthalpy In Ws = Shaft Work

Enthalpy In
The Enthalpy entering is obtained from the enthalpy of the components which are
entering into the compressor. Based on the data obtained from the digester , we
can easily obtain the enthalpy thus:
 Entering Temperature, T = 40oC

Table: DATA ON ENTHALPIES OF THE BIOGAS COMPONENTS ENTERING THE

COMPRESSOR

Component Cp (kJ/ kg K) m (kg/s) m Cp

2.2546
CH4 3.572 8.053

0.8564
CO2 1.480 1.2675

1.8675
H20 0.161 0.3007

1.01
H2S 0.005 0.0051

0.9202
O2 0.032 0.0294

N2 2.0807 0.043 0.0895

NH3 2.116 0.070 0.1481

↓ ∑ 𝑀𝐴𝑆𝑆 ∗ 𝐶𝑃 = 8.053 + 1.2675 + 0.3007 + 0.0051 + 0.0294 + 0.0895+0.1481 =

9.8933kJ/s
The Enthalpy of biogas = ↓ ∑ 𝑀𝐴𝑆𝑆 ∗ 𝐶𝑃 * (Entering Temperature –

Reference Temperature) Enthalpy of biogas = 9.8933* (313 -273) =

395.732kJ/s

Total Enthalpy In = 395.732kJ/s

Enthalpy Out
 The Enthalpy leaving is obtained from the enthalpies of the biogas’
components leaving the compressor. From the estimates obtained during
material balance, we calculate this thus:

Leaving Temperature, T = 316K

Table: DATA ON ENTHALPIES OF THE BIO-GAS COMPONENTS LEAVING THE

COMPRESSOR

Component Cp (kJ/ kg K) m (kg/hr) m Cp

2.2546
CH4 3.572 8.053

0.8564
CO2 1.480 1.2675

1.8675
H20 0.161 0.3007

1.01
H2S 0.005 0.0051

0.9202
O2 0.032 0.0294

N2 2.0807 0.043 0.0895

NH3 2.116 0.070 0.1481

↓ ∑ 𝑀𝐴𝑆𝑆 ∗ 𝐶𝑃 = 8.053 + 1.2675 + 0.3007 + 0.0051 + 0.0294 + 0.0895+0.1481 =

9.8933kJ/s

The Enthalpy of biogas = ↓ ∑ 𝑀𝐴𝑆𝑆 ∗ 𝐶𝑃 * (Leaving Temperature –

Reference Temperature) Enthalpy Out = 9.8933* (316 -273)= 425.41kJ/s

By substituting Enthalpy Out and Enthalpy In into equation we

obtain: W = (425.41 - 395.732)kJ/s = 29.68kJ/s
4.8 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE DEA CHILLER
Assumptions

Temperature drop is 15oC

E p =E k = Ws = 0

Average Cp of DEA is 2.7 kJ/kg/K

DEA enters at 25oC and leaves at 10oC

H+ E p +E k = Q + Ws

H = Q ( Energy Required)

Q = MCp T = 3.583 *2.7 *15

Q = 145.35 kW

4.9 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE SCRUBBER

Operating Conditions: Temperature = 25 °C, Pressure = 10 bar

Assumptions:
1. Scrubber operates adiabatically(Q=0)
2. Biogas enters scrubber at 43oC
3. DEA enters at 10oC
4. Biomethane leaves at 35oC
5. Kinetic and potential energy term is negligible
6. Shaft work is Zero
Enthalpy in = MCpT

Component mass Cp, in H,in

CH4 3.56976 2.2546 297.7900932
CO2 1.47936 0.8564 46.87618445
H2O 0.1608 4.18 24.869328
NH3 0.069968 2.116 5.477934656
N2 0.04288 2.0807 3.301155392
H2S 0.00536 1.01 0.2003032
O2 0.03216 0.9202 1.094964384

DEA 3.583 2.7 2739.027

Sum 3118.635
From the table the total enthalpy in is 3118.635 kJ/s

Enthalpy out = MCpT

Component mass Cp, out mCp,out H, out

CH4 3.56976 2.2546 8.048380896 281.6933314
CO2 1.47936 0.8564 1.266923904 1.2669T
H2O 0.1608 4.18 0.672144 0.6721T
NH3 0.069968 2.116 0.148052288 0.14805T
N2 0.04288 2.0807 0.089220416 3.12271456
H2S 0.00536 1.01 0.0054136 0.00541T
O2 0.03216 0.9202 0.029593632 0.02959T

DEA 3.583 2.7 9.6741 9.6741T

Sum 284.816+9.6741T

From the table the total enthalpy in is (284.816+9.6741T) kJ/s

Recall equation (4.3):

H+ Ep + Ek = Q + Ws

∆ H =0
∆ H ∈¿ ∆ Hout
3118.635=284.816+ 9.67417 T
Temparature of the effluent stream = 25.0oC

4.10 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND DEA Regenerator

Assumptions

● Temperature rise is 15oC

● E p = E k = Ws = 0
● Average Cp of DEA is 2.7 kJ/kg/K
● Rich DEA enters at 25oC and leaves at 40oC

H+ E p +E k = Q + Ws

H = Q ( Energy Required)
Component mass Cp mCp H
CH4 3.56976 2.2546 8.048380896 120.7257134
CO2 1.47936 0.8564 1.266923904 19.00385856
H2O 0.1608 4.18 0.672144 10.08216
NH3 0.069968 2.116 0.148052288 2.22078432
N2 0.04288 2.0807 0.089220416 1.33830624
H2S 0.00536 1.01 0.0054136 0.081204
O2 0.03216 0.9202 0.029593632 0.44390448
DEA 3.583 2.7 9.6741 145.1115
Sum 299.007431

Q = MCp T

Q = 299.007 kW
4.11 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND FLASH DRUM

Assumptions

1. No heat transfer between system and surroundings (Adiabatic condition)

2. No shaft work
3. Potential and Kinetic Energy are negligible.
4. The temperature of entering is 40oC
5. The temperature of effluent entering is 40oC

Ws=Q=∆ H=0 KJ /s
4.10 RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR
Operating Conditions: Temperature = 35 °C, Outlet pressure = 10bar

F8 CF8
Compresso Biomethane
Biomethane r
3.572Kg/sec 3.752Kg/sec
CH: 99.9% CH: 99.9%
N2: 0.1 % N2: 0.1 %

Assumptions:
1. No loss of mass in the compressor (no retention)
2. Change in kinetic and Potential energy = 0.

3. No heat transfer in the system (Q=0).

4. System is at steady state.

Mass In = Mass Out + Mass Retained

∴F=P
Where F = 3.572 Kg/sec of Biomethane gas
∴ P = 3.572 Kg/sec of Wet Biomethane gas
All compositions remain the same.

CALCULATIONS

Recall equation (4.3):

(
H+ Ep + Ek = Q + Ws

Since the potential and kinetic energy terms are negligible and Q = 0, we say:

H = Ws
 Where,

H = Change in Enthalpy = Enthalpy Out – Enthalpy In Ws = Shaft Work

Table 4.9: DATA ON ENTHALPIES OF THE BIOGAS COMPONENTS ENTERING THE

RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR

Component Cp (kJ/ kg K) m (kg/hr) m Cp

2.2546
CH4 3.572 8.0534

2.0807
N2 0.043 0.0895

↓ ∑ 𝑀𝐴𝑆𝑆 ∗ 𝐶𝑃 = 8.1429 kJ/s

The Enthalpy of Gas = ↓ ∑ 𝑀𝐴𝑆𝑆 ∗ 𝐶𝑃 * (Entering Temperature – Reference

Temperature)

Enthalpy = 3073.95 * (550 -273) = 851484.15kJ/hr = 236.523kW

Total Enthalpy In = 236.523kW

Enthalpy Out

The Enthalpy leaving is obtained from the enthalpies of the syngas’ components
leaving the compressor. From the estimates obtained during material balance, we
calculate this thus:
 Leaving Temperature, TOUT = 500K

Table 4.10: DATA ON ENTHALPIES OF THE COMPONENTS LEAVING THE

COMPRESSOR

Component Cp (kJ/ kg K) m (kg/hr) m Cp

CO 1.162 183.656 213.41

1.222 3260.849 3984.76

CO2

N2 1.146 141.008 161.60

1.387 10.758 14.92

H2S

H2 15.282 242.825 3710.85

0.782 3.074 2.40

↓ ∑ 𝑀𝐴𝑆𝑆 ∗ 𝐶𝑃 = 213.41 + 3984.76 + 161.60 + 14.92 + 3710.85 + 2.40 =

8087.94kJ/hrK

The Enthalpy of = ↓ ∑ 𝑀𝐴𝑆𝑆 ∗ 𝐶𝑃 * (Leaving Temperature – Reference

Temperature) Enthalpy Out = 8087.94* (500 -273) = 1835962.38kJ/hr = 509.990kW

By substituting Enthalpy Out and Enthalpy In into equation

(4.17), we obtain: Ws = 509.990 – 236.523 = 273.467kW
 Thus, Ws = 273.467kW

4.13 ENERGY BALANCE AROUND THE LIQUEFACTION

PROCESS
Liquefaction Stage:

● After pre-cooling, natural gas moves through a tube circuit in the heat exchanger
(MCHE) where it is liquefied and sub-cooled to between -238°F (-150°C) to -260°F (-
162°C) by mixed refrigerant (MR)

Nitrogen
Kg/s

Liquefaction
F Stage F
Biomethane Biomethane
3.572 Kg/sec 3.572 Kg/sec

Nitrogen
Kg/s

Assumptions
1. Mass of Biomethane before and after liquefaction =
3.572 kg/s
 2. Biomethane enters at -78oC and leaves at -162
3. Nitrogen enters at -200oC and leaves at -180oC

Cp of Nitrogen = 5.061KJ/KgK

Taking Heat balance

Energy gained = Energy received
MmCpm(T-T1)=MnCpn(T-T1)
Mass of Biomethane( Mm) = 3.572kg/s
Cp of Biomethane (CPm)= 2.578 kJ/kgK.
T-T1 = -78-(-162) = 84°C
Q = 812.503 KW
mass of Nitrogen ( Mn) = ?
Cpn = 5.061KJ/KgK
T-T1 = -150-(-200) = 50 °C

3.572∗2.578∗154
Mass of Nitrogen = = 3.211 kg/s
5.061∗50
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