Process description for the AA2 example simulation
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The process includes the following major flow paths:
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A gaseous hydrogen feed stream that we liquefy by using three plate-fin heat exchangers.
The following table shows the specifications of the feed stream.
Table 1: Feed stream properties
Variable
Description
Value
UOM
z[OH2]
Molar orthohydrogen composition
75
%
z[PH2]
Molar parahydrogen composition
25
%
F
Total molar flowrate
0.5
kmol/h
1.10
lbmol/h
T
Temperature
298.15
K
77
°F
P
Pressure
120
kPa
1.18
atm
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A closed refrigeration loop.
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A liquid nitrogen feed to provide additional cooling capacity to exchanger E1.