Question

A separator will be designed for a mixture that flows at 20.0 m³ / h and containing equal volumes of oil (? = 875 ???? / ???) and a diluted wash water solution ((? = 1050 ???? / ???) Laboratory experiments indicate that a settling time of 15 min is required for that the two phases are properly separated For design purposes, use a settling time of 25 min and calculate the size of the tank that is needed; calculate also the levels that must have the light and heavy liquids of the tank of separation and height of the overflow of the heavy liquid. Assume that the ends of the container are almost flat, that the diameter of the container is equal to its height and that a third of the volume is space for the vapor, open to the atmosphere.

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