A large open tank with a 1.5 m diameter contains toluene (MW 92). Estimate the evaporation rate from this tank assuming a temperature of 298 K and a pressure of 1 atm. If the ventifation rate is 85 m³/min, estimate the concentration of toluene (MW 92) and required ventiation rate in this workplace enclosure. Given data: Pilt for toluene = 0.0374 atm, Mass transfer coelficient of water is 0.83 cm/s. The TLV for toluene is 50ppm. Comment on the result, if the ppm of toluene in the air is safe or not, and what mitigation is required, if any.

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