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A cylindrical reactor fitted with Rushton Turbine has a liquid volume of 100,000 litres. It has an aspect ratio (the ratio of the channel height to the width) of 2:1. The diameter of the impeller should be approximately:

1.3 m
3.3 m
5.3 m
7.3 m

Correct Answer: 1.3 m

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