The reason for preferring packed towers over plate towers in distillation practice is that the packed tower operation gives___________________?

Correct answer: C. Low pressure drop and low hold up

  • A. Low pressure drop and high hold up
  • B. High pressure drop and low hold up
  • C. Low pressure drop and low hold up
  • D. High pressure drop and high hold up

Explanation

Packed towers are preferred in many applications because packing provides gas-liquid contact with low pressure drop and relatively low liquid holdup. Plate columns generally have greater pressure drop and liquid holdup.

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