kg/hr at 311K of a 20 wt % solution of NaOH to 50%. The saturated steam used for heating is at 399.3 K. The pressure in the vapor space of the evaporator is 13.3 kPa abs. The overall coefficient is 1420 W/. K and the area is 86.4 square meter

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An evaporator is concentrating F kg/hr at 311K of a 20 wt % solution of NaOH to 50%. The saturated steam used for heating is at 399.3 K. The pressure in the vapor space of the evaporator is 13.3 kPa abs. The overall coefficient is 1420 W/. K and the area is 86.4 square meters. Calculate the feed rate F of the evaporator. 

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