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Crystallization
ChE 411: Heat and Mass Transfer
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Engineering

Crystallization Problem Set

Problem #8

Statement of the Problem

Modified Problem from Geankoplis 12.11-1

Dissolving and Subsequent Crystallization. A

batch of 1000 kg of KCl is dissolved in sufficient
water to make a saturated solution at 370 K.The
solution is cooled to 298 K. (Use the values in the
Handbook for the Solubilities at given condition)
(a) What is the weight of water required for solution
and the weight of crystals of KCl obtained?
(b) What is the weight of crystals obtained if 10%
of the original water evaporates on cooling?

Given Data and Diagram

H2O

1000 kg
KCl
Dilution

370 K

Cooling

298 K

Solution
Solving for Solubilities at given conditions
(using Perrys Chemical Engineering Handbook)

Tdilution = 370 K
T/K
370

T / C

g KCL / 100 g H2O

100

56.7

97

90

54.0

Solving by interpolation gives the Solubility of

55.89 g KCl / 100 g H2O

Solution
Solving for Solubilities at given conditions
(using Perrys Chemical Engineering Handbook)

Tcooling = 298 K
T/K
298

T / C

g KCL / 100 g H2O

30

37.0

25

20

34.0

Solving by interpolation gives the Solubility of

35.5 g KCl / 100 g H2O

Solution
Solving for (a) Wt of Water required

WtWater= 1000 kg KCl

55.89 g KCl
100 g H2O
WtWater= 1789.23 kg H2O
1789.23 kg of H2O is required to make a
saturated KCl H2O solution at 370 K

Solution
Solving for (a) Wt of crystals formed
When cooled at 298 K,
WtCrystals Dissolved =
1789.23 kg x 35.5 g KCl
100 g H2O
H2O
WtCrystals Dissolved = 635.18 kg
WtCrystals Formed = 1000 kg - 635.18 kg = 364.82 kg

Solution
Solving for (b) Wt of crystals formed if 10% of
water evaporated while cooling
WtWater = 1789.23 kg (0.9)
= 1610.31 kg
WtCrystals Dissolved =

1610.31 kg x 35.5 g KCl

100 g H2O
H2O
WtCrystals Dissolved = 571.66 kg
WtCrystals Formed = 1000 kg 571.66 kg = 428.34 kg