A dilute aqueous solution is to be concentrated in an evaporator system. High pressure steam is available. Multiple effect evaporator system is employed, because

A dilute aqueous solution is to be concentrated in an evaporator system. High pressure steam is available. Multiple effect evaporator system is employed, because Correct Answer Total amount of vapor produced per Kg of feed steam in a multiple effect system is much higher than in a single effect

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