Chemical Engineering - Mass Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Mass Transfer - Section 6 (Q.No. 3)
3.
Back-trapping in a distillation column
increases tray efficiency.
decreases tray efficiency.
reduces pressure drop.
is desirable, as it provides improved vapour-liquid contact.
Answer: Option
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Pratik said:   5 years ago
I think back trapping happens in the case of flooding in which the liquid in the stage is taken to the higher stage by the gas stream. Due to this the efficiency is decreased.
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Kumar said:   6 years ago
Please explain the answer.

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