In a petroleum refinery an equimolar stream containing propane and n-butane is fed to a flash separator
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In a petroleum refinery an equimolar stream containing propane and n-butane is fed to a flash separator operating at 40°C. Determine the pressure at which this separator should be operated so that an equal number of moles of liquid and vapor are produced.
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