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    (1) The document presents a sample problem involving a countercurrent extraction system with 30 kg of solute dissolved in 100 L of water. (2) Part (a) asks how much solute would be extracted by 35 L of ether, given the distribution coefficient is 4. The solution finds 3.522 kg would be extracted. (3) Part (b) asks how much solute would remain in the raffinate of a 3-stage countercurrent extraction. The solution finds 13.23 kg would remain.

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    (1) The document presents a sample problem involving a countercurrent extraction system with 30 kg of solute dissolved in 100 L of water. (2) Part (a) asks how much solute would be extracted by 35 L of ether, given the distribution coefficient is 4. The solution finds 3.522 kg would be extracted. (3) Part (b) asks how much solute would remain in the raffinate of a 3-stage countercurrent extraction. The solution finds 13.23 kg would remain.

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    (1) The document presents a sample problem involving a countercurrent extraction system with 30 kg of solute dissolved in 100 L of water. (2) Part (a) asks how much solute would be extracted by 35 L of ether, given the distribution coefficient is 4. The solution finds 3.522 kg would be extracted. (3) Part (b) asks how much solute would remain in the raffinate of a 3-stage countercurrent extraction. The solution finds 13.23 kg would remain.

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    (1) The document presents a sample problem involving a countercurrent extraction system with 30 kg of solute dissolved in 100 L of water. (2) Part (a) asks how much solute would be extracted by 35 L of ether, given the distribution coefficient is 4. The solution finds 3.522 kg would be extracted. (3) Part (b) asks how much solute would remain in the raffinate of a 3-stage countercurrent extraction. The solution finds 13.23 kg would remain.

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    Sample Problem #2:

    There are 30 kg of solute in 100 L of H 2O. (a) What is the weight of solute that will be
    extracted by 35 L of ether if the distribution coefficient is 4? (b) If a 3-stage
    countercurrent extraction system is used, what is the weight of solute that will remain in
    the raffinate?

    Given:

    V1 V2

    Extractor 35 L ether

    L0 L1
    30 kg of solute in
    100 L of water

    (a) What is the weight of solute that will be extracted by 35 L of ether if the
    distribution coefficient is 4?

    Solution: K = mass of A/ mass of B 4 = 30 kg solute / 270 kg water


    mass of A/ mass of C mass of A/ 126.805 kg of ether

    * 35 L ether (1 m3 / 1000 L) (3623kg / 1 m3 ) = 126.805 kg

    0.111 / 4 = mass of A / 126. 805 kg ether

    mass of A = 126.805 kg ether (0.111)

    mass of A = 3.522 kg solute


    (b) If a 3-stage countercurrent extraction system is used, what is the weight of solute
    that will remain in the raffinate?

    Given:

    V1 Vn+1
    35 L ether

    Extractor Extractor Extractor

    L0 L1
    30 kg solute in
    100 L water

    Solution:
    L0 + Vn+1 = M

    100 kg + 126. 805 kg = 226. 805 kg

    L0 xao + Vn+1 yn+1 = L1 xa1 + V1 y1

    Assume x = mass fraction of solute

    100 (0.30) = (100 – x) + (126.805 + x)

    x = 100 (0.30) + 126. 805 (0)


    100 + 126.805

    x = 0.1322 (126.805)

    mass of solute in the raffinate = 30 kg – 16.77 kg = 13.23 kg

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