A packed tower compared to a plate tower for a particular mass transfer operation__________________?
Correct answer: D. Incurs smaller pressure drop
- A. Is more suitable, if suspended solids are present in fluid streams
- B. Allows installation of cooling coils
- C. Is less costly when built in large sizes/diameters
- D. Incurs smaller pressure drop
Explanation
Packed towers generally have a smaller pressure drop because they provide a relatively open continuous passage for the gas. Plate towers are usually preferred when cooling coils or suspended-solids handling is important.
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