Correct Answer: upper limit of the vapour velocity.
4. A perforated plate has holes of diameter dn arranged in a pitch ph. Each hole has a tube of I.D. dt passing through it. The ligament efficiency is given by
7. At the following point for a given packing and set of fluids, the pressure drop per metre of packed height, with variation in fluid rates and operating pressure
Options
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains same
D. may increase or decrease depending upon the solubility of the gas in the liquid
9. Weep holes provided in the plates of a distillation column
Options
A. facilitate draining out liquid from a tray when the unit is not in operation.
B. are normally located near the overflow weir so that any delivery of liquid during operation follows approximately the same path as the overflow fluid.
C. must be large enough (usually 1/4" to 5/8" dia) to prevent plugging but should not deliver excessive amount of fluid during operation.