Question

The pressure drop in tower should be between _________ N/m^2 per meter of tower height to prevent flooding.

(a) 100 to 200

(b) 200 to 300

(c) 200 to 400

(d) 400 to 500

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) 200 to 400

The best explanation: The pressure drop in the tower should be between 200 to 400 N/m^2 per meter of tower height to avoid flooding. The flooding velocity depends upon the type and size of packing and liquid mass velocity of the contaminant.