Question: FE 3 0 4 - UNIT OPERATIONS IN FOOD ENGINEERING - PRACTICE 6 1 0 0 k g flaxseeds containing 2 2 % by weight

FE 304- UNIT OPERATIONS IN FOOD ENGINEERING -PRACTICE 6
100kg flaxseeds containing 22% by weight oil are extracted in a single stage extractor with 80kg pure hexane. Calculate the amounts and composition of overflow V1 and underflow slurry L1 leaving the stage.
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 FE 304- UNIT OPERATIONS IN FOOD ENGINEERING -PRACTICE 6 100kg flaxseeds

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