Chapter 5, Problem 5.19P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The volumetric flow rate of the methane should be estimated.

Concept introduction:

The Ideal Gas Law is defined as,

$PV=nRT$

Where, the volume (V) occupied by ‘n’ moles of any gas has a pressure (P) at temperature (T) in Kelvin and ‘R’ = Gas constant

The flow rate through the orifice meter varies according to following formula,

$V_2=V_1{\left({\rho }_1/{\rho }_2\right)}^{1/2}$

Where, ${\rho }_1$ = Density of fluid one, ${\rho }_2$ = Density of fluid two and $V_1$, $V_2$ are flow rates of fluids one and two.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The same calculation in section (a). should be explained considering 10 mole% CO2 and 5 mole% ethane in addition to methane.

Concept introduction:

The Ideal Gas Law is defined as,

$PV=nRT$

Where, the volume (V) occupied by ‘n’ moles of any gas has a pressure (P) at temperature (T) in Kelvin and ‘R’ = Gas constant