A multiple effect evaporator as compared to a single effect evaporator of the same capacity has _________________?

Correct answer: C. Higher steam economy

  • A. Lower heat transfer area
  • B. Lower steam economy
  • C. Higher steam economy
  • D. Higher solute concentration in the product

Explanation

In a multiple-effect evaporator, vapour from one effect supplies heat to the next, allowing the same steam to evaporate more solvent. Thus steam economy is higher than for a single-effect unit of comparable capacity.

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