Problem 8.

One method for the manufacture of synthesis gas depends on the vapor-phase
catalytic reaction of methane with steam according to the equation below.
CH4 + H2O CO + 3H2

Rxn 1

The water-gas shift reaction also is important.

CO + H2O CO2 + H2

Rxn 2

Based on stoichiometric feed of steam and methane, i.e. steam to methane ratio
(S/M) is equal to 1, compute the equilibrium composition at 600 K and 1300 K, and
1 and 100 bars.
Perform similar calculations for S/M of 2, 3, and 4. What is the effect of changing
S/M on the extent of of the 2 reactions?