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Q 2. Ethane at an average flow rate of 8000 cm3/s enters a 1.5-in ID pipe...

Q 2. Ethane at an average flow rate of 8000 cm3/s enters a 1.5-in ID pipe at 40˚C and 13 bar and emerges at a point 300 m lower than the inlet at 30˚C and 9 bar through a 1-in ID pipe. Calculate
I. the velocity of the gas in the outlet? [1 Mark]
II. Δk (W)? [3 Marks]
III. Δk (W)? [1 marks]
Assuming that the methane behaves as an ideal gas, Mol.Wt (C2H6) = 30.07 g/mol, g=9.81 m2/s.

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