Flooding in a distillation column is detected by a sharp ___________________?

Correct answer: D. Increase in pressure drop

  • A. Increase in Murphree plate efficiency
  • B. Decrease in pressure drop
  • C. Decrease in liquid hold up in the column
  • D. Increase in pressure drop

Explanation

Flooding causes excessive liquid accumulation and resistance to vapour flow in the column. The resulting sharp rise in hydraulic resistance is observed as a sharp increase in pressure drop.

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