A double effect evaporator system connected for backward feeding is used to concentrate a

KOH solution from 15% to 40% solids. The feed enters at 25oC and steam at 20oC and 150 kPa.
The last effect is maintained at 54oC. Overall heat transfer coefficient is 3000 in the first effect
and 1500 W/m2K in the second effect. The evaporator area is 50 m2 for each effect. Find the feed
rate. Assume Cp of the feed as 4 KJ/kgK and varying with concentration.

650
mm Hg U1= 3000
vac U2= 1500
Steam
200oC Cp varies linearly with
concentration
150kPa To get Cp knowing Cpo at xo :
Cp = 1 - (1-Cpo) x/xo BTU/lb oF

xF=.15
xL=.4 TF= 25 oC