Question: Question 1 ( 5 0 Marks ) A feed stream ( 2 0 0 k g h ) containing 4 0 % mass of acetone
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A feed stream containing mass of acetone in water is mixed with a solvent containing water in MIBK in an
extractor. The ratio of solvent to feed is :
Calculate
i The mass fractions of each component Acetone Water and MIBK in mixed phase M in the mixer, and in Extract E and
Raffinate R phase in the settler
ii The flow rates of Extract E and Raffinate R
iii Show graphically the mixing point M E and R phase compositions
Please use the following ternary diagram for the calculations.
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