Problem 2:

The synthesis of methane enriched gas from water gas is a promising

solution to the problem of hydrocarbon shortages in the future. In one such
process, the following gas composition is obtained: 34% methane, 3% carbon
dioxide, 11% CO, 39% H 2 ,∧13 %   N 2 .Determine the Gross Calorific Value and
the Net Calorific Value of the gas.

Given:
CH4 = 34 % = 0.34 , H2 = 39% = 0.39
CO2 = 3 % = 0.03
N 2 = 13 % = 0.13
CO = 11 % = 0.11

Required:
a. Gross Calorific Value
b. Net Calorific Value

Solution:
Basis: 1 kgmol of natural gas
Gas n Hc, nxHc At H MW n x MW
MJ/kgmol
CH4 0.34 890.95 302.92 1.36 16 5.44
CO2 0.03 - - - 44 1.32
CO 0.11 283.18 31.15 - 28 3.08
H2 0.39 286.03 111.55 0.78 2 0.78
N2 0.13 - - - 28 3.64
Total 1.00 445.62 2.14 14.26

GCV = ∑ ni H ci

GCV = 445.62 MJ
 at H 2.14
Total moles of water formed = = = 1.07 kg/mol
2 2
Where Lc = Latent heat of condensation
Where Lc = 44.04 MJ/kg mol of water

moles water from fuel combustion

NCV = GCV- × Lc of water
total moles of fuel
1.07
NCV = 445.62 - ( 44.04 )
1
= 445.62 – 47.1228
NCV = 398.4972 MJ

Answer:
a. Gross Calorific Value = 445.62 MJ
b. Net Calorific Value = 398.4972 MJ or 398.50 MJ