Na 2 CO 3 and the balance insoluble solids is to be leached and washed with water

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Na2CO3 and the balance insoluble solids is to be leached and washed with water in a continuous, countercurrent system. Assume leaching will be completed in one ideal stage. It is desired to obtain a final extract containing 15 wt% solute, with a 98% recovery of solute. The underflow from each stage will contain 0.5 lb solution/lb insoluble solids. Determine the number of ideal washing stages.

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Separation Process Principles Chemical And Biochemical Principles

ISBN: 9780470481837

3rd Edition

Authors: By J. D. Seader, Ernest J. Henley, D. Keith Roper

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