Minimum possible diameter of a packed column is decided mainly by the________________________?

Correct answer: A. Flooding

  • A. Flooding
  • B. Gas viscosity
  • C. Liquid density
  • D. Liquid hold up

Explanation

The diameter of a packed column is governed mainly by the allowable gas velocity before flooding occurs. Flooding causes excessive liquid hold-up and pressure drop, so the column must be sized below that limit.

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