Synthesis gas (a mixture of H2 and CO) can be produced by the catalytic reformingof methane with steam. The reactions are: Assume that equilibrium is attained for both reactions at 1 bar and 1300 K....

Synthesis gas (a mixture of H2 and CO) can be produced by the catalytic reforming
of methane with steam. The reactions are:

Assume that equilibrium is attained for both reactions at 1 bar and 1300 K.

Estimate the molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide in the synthesis gas if the feed
consists of an equimolar mixture of steam and methane. Estimate the molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide for a steam-to-methane mole ratio in the feed of 2.

Extracted text: Reaction 1 - steam-methane reforming reaction: CHĄ(g) + H20(g) → co(g) + 3H2(g) Reaction 2 - water gas shift reaction: Co(g) + H20 (g) → CO2(g) + H2(g)