An aqueous feed solution of 1000 kg/h containing 23.5 wt % acetone and 76.5 wt % water is being extracted in a countercurrent mu

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An aqueous feed solution of 1000 kg/h containing 23.5 wt % acetone and 76.5 wt % water is being extracted in a countercurrent mu

ltistage extraction system using pure methylisobutyl ketone solvent at 298–299 k. the outlet water raffinate will contain 2.5 wt % acetone. use equilibrium data from

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JulijaS [17] · Answer 1 · 2023-12-10T14:38:01+03:00

Question:

The question is incomplete. What is required to calculate was not added.The equilibrium data was not also added. Below is the additional questions and the answers.

1. Calculate the minimum solvent that can be used.

2.Using a solvent rate of 1.5 times the minimum, calculate the number of

theoretical stages.

Answer:

1. Minimum solvent = 411.047

2. N = 5

Explanation:

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