What is ‘X’ and ‘Y’ in the following flow chart?
A. 10-12% NO, 10% NH3
B. 10% NH3, 10-12% NO
C. 10% NH3, 10-12% NO2
D. 10-12% NO2, 10% NH3
Answer:A
What is ‘X’ and ‘Y’ in the following flow chart?
A. 10-12% NO, 10% NH3 B. 10% NH3, 10-12% NO C. 10% NH3, 10-12% NO2 D. 10-12% NO2, 10% NH3
Explanation: In nitric acid production, 90 vol % compressed air is mixed with 10 vol% anhydrous ammonia fed to a shell and tube converter, contain a steam heat recovery boiler- super heater at 800 C and gives output as producer gas containing 10-12% NO which is sent to heat recovery units.