945Chemical EngineeringMedium
A butane isomerisation process produces 70 k.mole/hr of pure iso-butane. A purge stream removed continuously, contains 85% n-butane and 15% impurity (mole%). The feed stream is n-butane containing 1% impurity (mole%). The flow rate of the purge stream will be________?
A4 kmole/hr
B5 kmole/hr
C6 kmole/hr
D3 kmole/hr
Correct answer
B. 5 kmole/hr
Explanation
The correct answer is 5 kmole/hr.