Conservation of mass: control volume approach question

Join the discussion
Registration is free. Ask a follow-up in this thread, or start your own.
2 replies · 1K views
George26
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
New user has been reminded to post schoolwork problems in the Homework Help forums
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.
 

Attachments

  • CO_Q_1.JPG
    CO_Q_1.JPG
    11.9 KB · Views: 176
  • CO_Question_1-page-001.jpg
    CO_Question_1-page-001.jpg
    37.1 KB · Views: 168
  • CO_Question_1-page-002.jpg
    CO_Question_1-page-002.jpg
    23.8 KB · Views: 186
Physics news on Phys.org
Hello @George26 ,
:welcome: !​
1616886165708.png


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 ?

##\ ##
 
Reply
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: George26 and Steve4Physics
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?
 
Reply
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: George26