Question: 1 - ( 2 0 points ) A chemical plant is transferring a highly corrosive liquid from a holding tank to a reaction vessel. The

1-(20 points) A chemical plant is transferring a highly corrosive liquid from a holding tank to a
reaction vessel. The liquid has a density of 1020kgm3 and a viscosity of 1.8mPa*s. The liquid is
being pumped from the holding tank into the bottom of the reaction vessel, which is located 6.1
meters above the surface of the liquid in the holding tank. The pressure in the holding tank is
maintained at 101.3kPa (abs), while the pressure in the reaction vessel is maintained at 608kPa
(abs) to ensure optimal reaction conditions. The pipe connecting the holding tank and the reaction
vessel is equivalent to L=22.9 meters of pipe with an inside diameter, d, of 7.62cm, which
includes the additional resistance of any valves and pipe fittings. The desired flow rate of the
liquid as it is pumped to the reaction vessel is 6.31lits. Estimate the amount of pumping power
(kilowatts) required for the transfer of liquid from the holding tank to the reaction vessel?
The head loss is known to be equal to Vpipe22(1.4+4fLd), where f=0.0791Re14.
 1-(20 points) A chemical plant is transferring a highly corrosive liquid

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