For liquid flow through a packed bed, the superficial velocity as compared to average velocity through the channel in the bed is________________?

Correct answer: B. Less

  • A. More
  • B. Less
  • C. Equal
  • D. Independent of porosity

Explanation

Superficial velocity is based on the total packed-bed cross-sectional area, whereas the average channel velocity is based on the smaller void area. Therefore, superficial velocity is lower by approximately the bed void fraction.

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