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Which of the following is correct for the off-centre impellers?
Off-centre impellers can be used with any size reactor
Off-centre impellers should only be used with reactors with volumes less than 10 m3
The impeller should never be placed in an off-centre position
Off-centre impellers can be used when volume is greater than 10 m3
Correct Answer:
Off-centre impellers should only be used with reactors with volumes less than 10 m3
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