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Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

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In a process producing KNO₃salt, 1000 kg/h of a feed solution containing 10% KNO₃and 90% water is fed to an evaporator which evaporates some water to a produce a 50% KNO₃solution. This solution is then fed to a crystallizer where the KNO₃crystals formed are separated from the saturated solution. The saturated solution containing 35% KNO₃is recycled to the evaporator. All percentages are on a weight basis. Calculate the following:

a) the mass flow rate of the crystals formed

b) the mass flow rate of the water evaporated

c) the mass flow rate of the recycle stream

d) the mass flow rate of the solution leaving the evaporator

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