Weeping in a distillation column_____________________?

Correct answer: D. Results due to very low gas velocity

  • A. Increases tray efficiency
  • B. Provides large interfacial surface for mass transfer
  • C. Results due to very high gas velocity
  • D. Results due to very low gas velocity

Explanation

Weeping occurs when vapour velocity is too low to support the liquid on a tray, allowing liquid to leak through the tray openings. Very high gas velocity instead causes entrainment or flooding.

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