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goggles31
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Assuming that we have a chemical plant which produces methanol through the following equations:
CH4 + H2O <--> CO + 3H2
CO + 2H2 <--> CH3OH
CO2 + 3H2 <--> CH3OH + H2O
I know that with specific pressure, temperature and flow rates, I can produce reactions with specific equilibrium constants. Are these conditions maintained until water and methanol are separated, even in the pipelines? I'm guessing that I can calculate the theoretical yield by applying the equilibrium constant. Is that correct? Thank you for your time.
Edit: Also, wouldn't I risk changing the position of equilibrium if I change the conditions to separate water and methanol?
CH4 + H2O <--> CO + 3H2
CO + 2H2 <--> CH3OH
CO2 + 3H2 <--> CH3OH + H2O
I know that with specific pressure, temperature and flow rates, I can produce reactions with specific equilibrium constants. Are these conditions maintained until water and methanol are separated, even in the pipelines? I'm guessing that I can calculate the theoretical yield by applying the equilibrium constant. Is that correct? Thank you for your time.
Edit: Also, wouldn't I risk changing the position of equilibrium if I change the conditions to separate water and methanol?
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