Fluid flow in a real packed bed can be approximated as ________________ model?

Correct answer: B. Dispersion

  • A. Plug flow
  • B. Dispersion
  • C. Mixed flow
  • D. Tank in series

Explanation

A real packed bed has axial spreading caused by nonuniform voids and molecular or turbulent mixing, so the axial-dispersion model is more realistic than ideal plug flow. The dispersion model approaches plug flow when axial mixing is very small.

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