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Chemical Engineering - Mass Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Mass Transfer - Section 11 (Q.No. 7)
Mass Transfer
7.
Priming in a distillation column
results from very low gas velocity.
is desirable from point efficiency consideration.
is characterised by the presence of foam throughout the space between trays.
reduces the overall pressure drop.
Answer: Option
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Bathini Laxman goud said:   4 years ago
Priming is an exaggerated condition of liquid entrainment. Due to. High gas flow rate, liquid from the bottom trays are carried away along with the gas to the top tray. This phenomenon is called 'priming'.
Ashvini said:   10 years ago
First I want to know what is priming in distillation?
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