A continuous single-effect evaporator is to be fed with 2500 kg/hr of solution containing 3 wt% solute. The feed is at a temperature of XXXXXXXXXXK. It is to be concentrated to a solution of 10 wt%...

A continuous single-effect evaporator is to be fed with 2500 kg/hr of solution containing 3 wt% solute. The feed is at a temperature of 303.15 K. It is to be concentrated to a solution of 10 wt% solute. The evaporation is at atmospheric pressure (101.3 kPa) and the area of the evaporator is 50 m2. Saturated steam is supplied at 143.27 kPa for heating.

Cp of all liquid solutions = 4.18 KJ/kg-K

What is the amount of steam entering the evaporator in kg/hr?