that is exposed to air. An open tank, 12 ft in diameter, contains methyl tert-buytl-ether (MTBE). Above the liquid MTBE surface is a stagnant air film 1.00 in thick. If the pressure is 1 atm and the air temperature is 25°C what is the loss of MTBE from the tank (through vaporization and diffusion into the air) in lbs/day? Specific data and assumptions: Specific gravity of MTBE at 60°F = 0.740 MTBE vapor pressure at 25°C is 245 mmHg (Note: Check / Confirm this value) Diffusivity (MTBE in air) at 25°C is 0.0800 cm²/s (Note: Check / Confirm this value) The concentration of MTBE (above) the stagnant air is negligible (~zero) How accurate is the solution based on the assumed values provided? Compare with improved/confirmed values found? (Provide refs for sources, methods employed)

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1) MTBE Evaporation (Fick’s Law)
An open tank, 12 ft in diameter, contains methyl tert-buytl-ether (MTBE) at 25°C that is exposed to air.
Above the liquid MTBE surface is a stagnant air film 1.00 in thick. If the pressure is 1 atm and the air
temperature is 25°C what is the loss of MTBE from the tank (through vaporization and diffusion into the
air) in lbs/day?
Specific data and assumptions:
Specific gravity of MTBE at 60°F = 0.740
MTBE vapor pressure at 25°C is 245 mmHg (Note: Check / Confirm this value)
Diffusivity (MTBE in air) at 25°C is 0.0800 cm²/s (Note: Check / Confirm this value)
The concentration of MTBE (above) the stagnant air is negligible (~zero)
How accurate is the solution based on the assumed values provided?
Compare with improved/confirmed values found? (Provide refs for sources, methods employed)
Transcribed Image Text:1) MTBE Evaporation (Fick’s Law) An open tank, 12 ft in diameter, contains methyl tert-buytl-ether (MTBE) at 25°C that is exposed to air. Above the liquid MTBE surface is a stagnant air film 1.00 in thick. If the pressure is 1 atm and the air temperature is 25°C what is the loss of MTBE from the tank (through vaporization and diffusion into the air) in lbs/day? Specific data and assumptions: Specific gravity of MTBE at 60°F = 0.740 MTBE vapor pressure at 25°C is 245 mmHg (Note: Check / Confirm this value) Diffusivity (MTBE in air) at 25°C is 0.0800 cm²/s (Note: Check / Confirm this value) The concentration of MTBE (above) the stagnant air is negligible (~zero) How accurate is the solution based on the assumed values provided? Compare with improved/confirmed values found? (Provide refs for sources, methods employed)
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