Question: Kindly explain and show detailed solution, especially when calculating for the number of stages. Problems 16 and 17 are based on the following information: Acetic

Kindly explain and show detailed solution, especially when calculating for the number of stages.
Kindly explain and show detailed solution, especially when calculating for the number

Problems 16 and 17 are based on the following information: Acetic acid is to be extracted from an aqueous solution by counter-current extraction with isopropyl ether. The feed is 10,000kg/hr of 28% acetic acid. 16. The number of equilibrium stages required for a solvent feed rate of 30,000kg/hr and an extract composition of 8% acetic acid is a. 4 b. 5 c. 8 d. 10 17. The minimum solvent to feed ratio which will give the same raffinate composition is a. 3.14 b. 4.3 c. 2.4 d. 1.75

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