Determine the energy of explosion for 1 lb of gaseous n-butane. What is the TNT equivalent? Acetone
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Determine the energy of explosion for 1 lb of gaseous n-butane. What is the TNT equivalent?
Acetone is used as a solvent in a laboratory. There is some concern about the fire hazards associated with the acetone. One solution is to dilute the pure acetone with water, thus providing an increased flash point. What mole fraction of water in a water-acetone mixture is required to increase the flash point of the mixture to 100°F? Acetone is completely soluble in water.
Benzene and xylene form an ideal liquid mixture. A mixture composed of 60 mol % benzene is used in a chemical plant. The temperature is 25°C, and the pressure is 1 atm.
A. Determine the mixture TLV
B. Determine the evaporation rate per unit area for this mixture. A drum with a 2-in-diameter is used to contain the mixture.
C. Determine the ventilation rate required to maintain the vapor concentration below the TLV.
Fundamentals of Physics
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