Problem 14.

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A batch centrifugal filter similar to Fig 14.4-5 has a bowl height b = 0.457 m and r2 = 0.381
m and operates at 33.33 rev/s at 25 0C. The filtrate is essentially water. At a given time in the
cycle, the slurry and cake formed have the following properties: cs = 60 kg solid/m3 filtrate,
= 0.82, p = 2002 kg/m3, cake thickness = 0.152 m, = 6.38 x 1010 m/kg, Rm = 8.53 x
1010 m-1, r1 = 0.2032 m. Calculate the rate of filtrate flow.

From Table A.2-3 & A.2-4

T = 25 0C,