Plate efficiency in a distillation column is reduced due to the ______________________ of liquid?
Correct answer: D. All A., B. & C.
- A. Entrainment
- B. Foaming
- C. Weeping & dumping
- D. All A., B. & C.
Explanation
Entrainment, foaming, and weeping or dumping all cause poor vapour-liquid contact or bypassing on trays. Each therefore lowers the effective plate efficiency.
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