Conservation of mass: control volume approach question

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The discussion centers on a control volume approach to a problem involving a brine solution entering a tank, leading to a first-order differential equation. The user encounters difficulties with an online solver that returns 'no solution', indicating a potential error in their formulation. Participants suggest that the problem may not require differential equations and emphasize the importance of clarifying initial conditions and mass relationships in the problem statement.

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Summary:: Control volume question that has a brine solution entering a tank and mass accumulates over time.

Hello, I'm currently struggling with a control volume approach question that has a brine solution entering a tank. I get to a point where I have a first order differential equation. I usually just plug them into an online solver but this one returns 'no solution'. I'm not too surprised and I think I'm making a mistake somewhere. It would be much appreciated if anybody can take a peak at my work and maybe push me into the right direction.

Thanks so much in advance.
 

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Hello @George26 ,
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I don't understand what your differential equation is supposed to do.
Why not simply add 100 l of the one to 600 l of the other ?

Please type the problem statement next time.
I do find it questionable, but perhaps you are expected to assume some simple density relationship ?

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You don't need any differential equations.
What are the initial masses of salt and water?
How much of each has been added at time t?
 
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