Chapter 2, Problem 2.14P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The dimension of a decanter is to be calculated for the given conditions of the decanter during scale-up.

Concept Introduction:

A continuous gravity decanter is a system which separates 2 immiscible liquids of different densities. The volume of the horizontal decanter is same as the volume of the cylinder,

  $\text{V}\text{=}{\text{πR}}^{\text{2}}\text{L}$ ..... (1)

R is the radius of the decanter and L is the length of the decanter.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The dependence of the separation time on the dimensions of the decanter is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

A continuous gravity decanter is a system which separates 2 immiscible liquids of different densities. The volume of the horizontal decanter is same as the volume of the cylinder,

  $\text{V}\text{=}{\text{πR}}^{\text{2}}\text{L}$ ..... (1)

R is the radius of the decanter and L is the length of the decanter.