A continuous gravity decanter is used to separate two immiscible liquids, oil (SG = 0.76) and water. In the decanter, the water takes up a height of 0.75m, then a 0.4-m layer of oil settles on top. At what height must the %3D overflow line be placed? O 1.05 m 1.72 m O 0.64 m O 3.49 m

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A continuous gravity decanter is used to separate two immiscible liquids,
oil (SG = 0.76) and water. In the decanter, the water takes up a height of
0.75m, then a 0.4-m layer of oil settles on top. At what height must the
overflow line be placed?
O 1.05 m
1.72 m
0.64 m
3.49 m
Transcribed Image Text:A continuous gravity decanter is used to separate two immiscible liquids, oil (SG = 0.76) and water. In the decanter, the water takes up a height of 0.75m, then a 0.4-m layer of oil settles on top. At what height must the overflow line be placed? O 1.05 m 1.72 m 0.64 m 3.49 m
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