Question: Solve the following Process Engineering problems using the Given, Find, Assumptions, Analysis and Conclusions sections described in the GE 1 6 3 Process Engineering

Solve the following Process Engineering problems using the Given, Find, Assumptions, Analysis and Conclusions sections described in the "GE 163 Process Engineering Problem Solution Requirements Winter 2024" document found on Canvas.
Question 1(Type B)
A settling tank and related streams are shown in Figure 1, below. Dimensions in meters are given in the figure (neglect the volume of rounded tank corners and equipment inside). The width of the tank (into the page) is 2m. The height of the solid and liquid within the tank is 5m. A slurry flows into the settling tank at a rate of 0.1m3min with 30% solids (by volume). Due to the placement of the "Clarified Water Out" stream, the overall volume of solids and liquids within the settling tank will remain constant. However, 0.05% percentage of input solids are remaining/accumulating on the bottom of the settling tank. Therefore, the tank requires periodic cleanings to remove accumulated solids. Assume that the "Clarified Water Out" and "Solids Out" are both pure streams. The tank must be cleaned of solids when the height of solids accumulated within the tank reaches a height of 1m. Calculate the total volume of water that can be clarified in between solids cleanings using the General Balance Equation. Give your answer to 6 significant figures.
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Figure 1. Slurry settling tank
 Solve the following Process Engineering problems using the Given, Find, Assumptions,

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