I am attempting to calculate the emission rate of H2S from an oil/gas production slop tank. The pressure relief valve that was venting to atmosphere released at 8 psi through a 3" pipe. The volume of the tank is 16,800 gallons and there was a continuous supply of gas flowing into the tank...
I have been given the task of calculating how many pounds of H2S was released through a pressure relief valve on a slop tank that was constantly fed a supply of gas for a 24 hr period. I wish I was a ChemE, but I'm not, so I would appreciate some help from someone who is.
The slop tank holds...