A multiple effect evaporator as compared to a single effect evaporator of the same capacity has
A)Lower heat transfer area
B)Lower steam economy
C)Higher steam economy
D)Higher solute concentration in the product

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A multiple effect evaporator has higher steam economy because it utilizes the steam generated from one effect as the heat source for the next, thus conserving energy and improving efficiency compared to a single effect evaporator.

A Multiple Effect Evaporator as Compared to a Single Effect