Question: An open circular tank 5 m in diameter and 5 m in high contains benzene at 2 0 C . The level of benzene in

An open circular tank 5m in diameter and 5m in high contains benzene at 20C. The level of benzene in the tank is at 4m level as seen by a level indicator sight tube on the outside. Assume that the air in the tank is stagnant. Since the tank is open to atmosphere, the partial pressure of benzene at 20C is 100mmHg. The specific gravity of benzene is 0.88. Molecular weight of benzene is 78.11. Diffusivity of benzene in air at 20C and 1atm is 0.077cm2s.
If benzene costs 50EL, what would be the loss of benzene from the tank in ? day. Use to diffusivity equation
 An open circular tank 5m in diameter and 5m in high

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