Problem solving 7: A single effect evaporator is fed with 4000 kg/h of weak liquor containing 17% caustic by weight and is concentrated to get thick liquor containing 40% by weight caustic (NaOH). Calculate: i) Amount (in kg) of water evaporated and ii) Amount (in kg) of thick liquor obtained.

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Problem solving 7:
A single effect evaporator is fed with 4000 kg/h of weak liquor containing 17%
caustic by weight and is concentrated to get thick liquor containing 40% by weight
caustic (NaOH). Calculate:
i) Amount (in kg) of water evaporated and
ii) Amount (in kg) of thick liquor obtained.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem solving 7: A single effect evaporator is fed with 4000 kg/h of weak liquor containing 17% caustic by weight and is concentrated to get thick liquor containing 40% by weight caustic (NaOH). Calculate: i) Amount (in kg) of water evaporated and ii) Amount (in kg) of thick liquor obtained.
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