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An aqueous sodium chloride solution (10 wt%) is fed into a single effect evaporator at a rate of 10000 kg/hr. It is concentrated to a 20 wt% sodium chloride solution. The rate of consumption of steam in the evaporator is 8000 kg/hr. The evaporator capacity (kg/hr) and economy are
A
5000, 0.625
B
10000, 0.625
C
5000, 1.6
D
10000, 1.6

Correct : a

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