Question: Problem 3: Two reservoirs are connected in series. A stream with a flowrate of 10m3/min and an MTBE concentration of 5g/m3 flows into the first


Problem 3: Two reservoirs are connected in series. A stream with a flowrate of 10m3/min and an MTBE concentration of 5g/m3 flows into the first reservoir (V=1000m3). The first reservoir flows into the second reservoir (V=1000m3). Additionally, another stream (10 m3/min ) flows into the second reservoir, but this stream does not contain MTBE. Assume that each reservoir has a single outflow and that each reservoir may be modeled as a CSTR. Further assume that both reservoirs are full but do not contain MTBE at time 0 . a. What is the MTBE concentration in the effluent of the first reservoir after 1h ? b. Write the mass balance on MTBE for the second reactor, simplifying it as much as possible. You do not need to solve the differential equation. c. What are the MTBE concentrations in the first and second reservoirs at steady state? 10m3/min0g/m3MTBE
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