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The Extraction Factor is defined as the ratio of the slope of equilibrium line to the slope of operating line. Check FAQs
ε=mS'F'
ε - Extraction Factor?m - Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve?S' - Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction?F' - Solute Free Feed Flowrate in Extraction?

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2.1994Edit=3.722Edit65Edit110Edit
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Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ε=mS'F'
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ε=3.72265kg/s110kg/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ε=3.72265110
Next Step Evaluate
ε=2.19936363636364
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ε=2.1994

Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve Formula Elements

Variables
Extraction Factor
The Extraction Factor is defined as the ratio of the slope of equilibrium line to the slope of operating line.
Symbol: ε
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 1.
Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve
The Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve is the geometric mean slope of the equilibrium curve line i.e. the distribution factor of the solute.
Symbol: m
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction
The Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction is the flowrate of the solvent to the liquid-liquid extraction operation for separation of solute.
Symbol: S'
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Solute Free Feed Flowrate in Extraction
The Solute Free Feed Flowrate in Extraction is the flowrate of the carrier liquid to the liquid-liquid extraction operation for separation.
Symbol: F'
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Extraction Factor

​Go Extraction Factor at Feed Point Slope of Equilibrium Curve
ε=mFS'F'
​Go Extraction Factor based on Raffinate Point Slope
ε=mRS'F'

Other formulas in Kremser's Equation for Liquid Liquid Extraction category

​Go Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Activity Coefficients
KCarrierLiq=ΥaRΥaE
​Go Distribution Coefficient of Carrier Liquid from Mass Fraction
KCarrierLiq=yAxA
​Go Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Activity Coefficient
KSolute=ΥcRΥcE
​Go Distribution Coefficient of Solute from Mass Fractions
KSolute=yCxC

How to Evaluate Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve?

Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve evaluator uses Extraction Factor = Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve*Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction/Solute Free Feed Flowrate in Extraction to evaluate the Extraction Factor, The Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve formula is defined as the ratio of slope of equilibrium curve to the slope of operating line. It is synonymous with absorption factor in absorption. Extraction Factor is denoted by ε symbol.

How to evaluate Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve, enter Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve (m), Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction (S') & Solute Free Feed Flowrate in Extraction (F') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve

What is the formula to find Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve?
The formula of Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve is expressed as Extraction Factor = Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve*Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction/Solute Free Feed Flowrate in Extraction. Here is an example- 2.199364 = 3.722*65/110.
How to calculate Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve?
With Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve (m), Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction (S') & Solute Free Feed Flowrate in Extraction (F') we can find Extraction Factor at Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve using the formula - Extraction Factor = Mean Slope of Equilibrium Curve*Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction/Solute Free Feed Flowrate in Extraction.
What are the other ways to Calculate Extraction Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Extraction Factor-
  • Extraction Factor=Feed Point Slope of Equilibrium Curve*Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction/Solute Free Feed Flowrate in ExtractionOpenImg
  • Extraction Factor=Raffinate Point Slope of Equilibrium Curve*Solute Free Solvent Flowrate in Extraction/Solute Free Feed Flowrate in ExtractionOpenImg
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