Chemical Engineering - Mass Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Mass Transfer - Section 6 (Q.No. 36)
36.
In a packed bed absorption column, the channelling will be noted by the
increase in flow rate.
sharp drop in pressure drop.
sharp rise in pressure drop.
none of these.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Pawan Kumar Sharma said:   2 years ago
Option A is correct.

Because due to channeling liquid flows down with the wall and liquid distribution does not occur through packing.
So, No restriction in the path of liquid.

So, the liquid flow rate increases.

Anurag Patel said:   2 years ago
I think the right answer is option C because channelling increases pressure drop.
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