Overall mass transfer co-efficient in case of absorption of __________ in water is based on the gas film co-efficient only, as the mass transfer process is gas film (phase) controlling ?

Correct answer: C. NH3

  • A. CO2
  • B. SO2
  • C. NH3
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Ammonia is highly soluble in water, so the liquid-side resistance is small and the gas-film resistance controls the overall absorption rate. Hence the overall coefficient is approximately based on the gas-film coefficient.

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