The ratio for the rate of washing to the final rate of filtration in a washing type of plate and frame filter is____________________?

Correct answer: A. 0.25

  • A. 0.25
  • B. 0.50
  • C. 0.75
  • D. 1.25

Explanation

In a plate-and-frame filter, washing is commonly carried out at about one-fourth of the final filtration rate because the wash liquid must pass more slowly through the deposited cake for effective displacement.

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