Question: For numbers 3 9 to 4 0 : In a carbon dioxide plant monoethanolamine is used to absorb ( mathrm { CO }

For numbers 39 to 40 :
In a carbon dioxide plant monoethanolamine is used to absorb \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) from combustion gases. The solution is pumped from the storage tank to the absorption tower. The vertical distance from the tank surface to the spray nozzle is 20 ft . The line consists of 30 ft straight pipe of 1 in standard steel, 6 standard elbows, and 2 gate valves.
To measure the rate of flow a \(1/4\) in sharp edged orifice is installed the solution is delivered to the spray nozzle at a static pressure of 40 psig in order to properly spray it. Equilibrium conditions indicate perfect absorption when the fluid flow equals 8 US gpm.
Specific Gravity =1.1
Pump efficiency \(=60\%\)
Viscosity \(=0.617\mathrm{cP}\)
Motor efficiency \(=90\%\)
39. What is the theoretical horsepower to pump the solution?
a.0.52 hp
c.0.78 hp
b.0.39 hp
d.0.47 hp
40. Calculate the power cost per 24 hour day at 5 cents/kW-hr.
a.31 cents
c.50 cents
b.45 cents
d.78 cents
For numbers 3 9 to 4 0 : In a carbon dioxide

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