The 40% ethanol that is being distilled has a temperature of 25 deg Celsius at the start of distillation. If ethanol boi
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The 40% ethanol that is being distilled has a temperature of 25 deg Celsius at the start of distillation. If ethanol boils at 78.3 deg Celsius, determine the heat required in kJ/min to distill 4 liter/min of the mixture to produce pure ethanol. Properties Density, kg/cu m Specific heat, kJ/kg deg C Heat of evaporation, kJ/kg Ethanol 789 2.46 846 Water 1000 846 2256