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UNIVERSITY of SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Major Test Re-Test

SPP3701

Separation Principles IIB

Examiner: Rudzani Sigwadi


Moderator: Athi Mavukwana
External Moderator: Dr Mike Masukume
Marks: 50
Weight of Assessment: 35%
Applicable Graduate Attribute: GA1

INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL STUDENTS:

YOUR SCRIPT MUST BE SAVED WITH STUDENT NO, SUBJECT CODE AND
UPLOADED ON ASSESSMENT 7 PLATFORM. EXAMPLE 72111985QAS401I
• Honesty Declaration must be completed
• The module is IRIS invigilated

Additional student instructions:


1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must
not be password protected or uploaded as “read only” files)
2. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility
and that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts should their initial
submission be unsatisfactory.
5. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
6. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations
platforms (including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and no
opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
7. Mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Mark awarded for illegible scanned submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
9. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
10. Students who have not utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be subjected to
disciplinary processes.
11. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be
subjected to disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any
other forms of academic dishonesty.
12. Students are provided one hour to submit their answer scripts after the official
examination time. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected

Open Rubric
SPP3701 Major Test Re-test 01 2021

QUESTION 1

A triple effect parallel evaporator is used to concentrate a sugar solution from 4


mass % to 17% and the total feed is split into [Link] basis when they enter each
effect. It can be assumed that the BPR’s can be neglected. The total feed enters at
20°C at a rate of 25 000 kg/hr. The fresh saturated steam enters the first effect at 230
kPa while the third effect is operated at 30 kPa. The flow rate of the steam is 8 000 kg/
hr.
Additional Information:
Cp= 4.2 kJ/kg.K
U1 = 3.2; U2 = 1.9 and U3 = 0.9 kW/m2 K.
You don’t need to do a temperature adjustment for ∆T1, ∆T2, ∆T3 proportionately.

Do only one iteration.

1.1. Draw flowsheet for this process and define the applicable operation conditions
for each effect. (3)
1.2. Determine the flow rates of vapour and liquid streams for each evaporator. (20)
[23 Marks]

QUESTION 2

A salt solution weighing 9 000kg with 30 wt % Na2CO3 is cooled to 20°C to form


Na2CO3.10H2O crystals. The solubility is 19.5 kg anhydrous Na2CO3/100 kg of water
at 20°C. Assume that 4% of the water in the feed is lost by evaporation. Molecular
weight of Na2CO3 is 106 kg / kmol.
2.1. Draw a flow diagram, indicates all streams around the crystal. (4)
2.2. Calculate the mass balance equations for the system and solve for crystal mass
(C) (use the mass balance method not the yield equation). (6)
[10 Marks]

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SPP3701 Major Test Re-test 01 2021

QUESTION 3

The effluent gas from a refinery of composition CH4, C2H6, C3H8, C4H10 and C5H12 is
fed into an absorber to reduce the propane content of the effluent before recycling.
The absorber is operated at 40oC and 500 kPa (abs). The entering oil and gas with its
composition is shown in the following table. The absorber has 7 theoretical stages.

Table 2: The entering oil and gas with its composition


Lo, kmol/h V7, kmol/h K

CH4 195 6.65

C2H6 335 1.64

C3H8 290 0.584

C4H10 0,04 55 0.195

C5H12 0,12 25 0.0713

Oil 149,84 0.00010

2.3. Do one iteration to determine the liquid and gas flow rates of all the
components. (15)
2.4. What is total flow for both the liquid and gas out? (2)
[17 Marks]

[TOTAL 50 MARKS]
©
UNISA 2021

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The triple effect parallel evaporator process involves concentrating a sugar solution from 4% to 17% mass by splitting the total feed into 50:30:20 among the effects. The feed enters at 20°C at 25,000 kg/hr, with the first effect steam at 230 kPa and the third at 30 kPa, using 8,000 kg/hr of steam. Heat transfer coefficients vary across the three effects .

The solubility of Na2CO3 dictates the saturation point and thus influences the amount of water that can hold a certain mass of Na2CO3 before crystallization. This directly affects mass balance calculations by determining the fraction of the salt that crystallizes and impacts the calculations for the remaining anhydrous Na2CO3 in solution and the water lost by evaporation .

Challenges include ensuring reliable internet access for uploading, understanding submission platform requirements, maintaining file integrity (proper formatting and no security restrictions), and overcoming platform-specific technological barriers. Students must also manage their time effectively given the one-hour post-exam submission window .

The distribution shows varying absorption coefficients (K) for hydrocarbons; propane has a moderate absorption factor suggesting it requires efficient separation stages (seven theoretical stages) to reduce its content. The process needs precise control over temperature and pressure to optimize the absorption of propane compared to lighter and heavier hydrocarbons like methane and pentane .

The feed split determines how vapor-liquid equilibrium is managed in each effect, affecting energy distribution and overall heat efficiency. An optimal split exploits diminishing returns in heat duty across effects, allowing the most concentration in the initial effect while ensuring recovered heat is utilized effectively in subsequent effects for maximum resource conservation .

Critical factors include the cooling rate, which affects the size and purity of Na2CO3.10H2O crystals, the initial concentration to ensure supersaturation, and controlling evaporation losses (4% in this case), all while maintaining the desired solubility level of 19.5 kg anhydrous Na2CO3 per 100 kg water at 20°C .

The key steps include saving the script with the student number and subject code, ensuring it's a single PDF file and not password protected, submitting it on the correct platform, previewing the submission for legibility, ensuring it’s not uploaded on unofficial platforms, and invoking IRIS invigilation. Emailed scripts or submissions after the permitted time are not accepted .

The temperature and pressure in each effect determine the boiling point and heat transfer, influencing how efficiently latent heat is used across effects. Higher pressure in the first effect allows for higher temperatures, enhancing initial evaporation, while reduced pressure in subsequent effects helps in utilizing recovered vapor heat, optimizing energy use in the entire process .

IRIS technology enhances integrity by preventing cheating through surveillance and monitoring. However, it raises accessibility issues for students lacking necessary technology or internet resources. It underscores a balance between maintaining academic standards and ensuring equitable access for all students, as non-compliance leads to academic probation .

This rule enforces academic integrity by ensuring students are diligent and accurate when submitting their work, thereby reducing opportunities for manipulation or dishonesty. It emphasizes the importance of meeting submission requirements and adheres to anti-plagiarism policies .

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