Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780072848236
Author: Warren McCabe, Julian C. Smith, Peter Harriott
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.7P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The radial distance from the rotational axis to the top of the overflow dam should be determined for heavy liquid.

Concept Introduction:

When the density difference between two liquids is very small, then gravity separation is not possible. Upon centrifugal rotation, the heavy liquid remains on the flow of the centrifuge and light liquid remains at the top. A cylindrical interface separating these two layers is called the neutral zone. In case of frictionless flow, the pressure difference between neutral zone to light liquid is same as that between neutral zone and heavy liquid.

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