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The operating line will be straight if its concentrations are represented in mole ratio.

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asked Sep 21, 2022 in Mass Transfer by Julian (37.1k points)

The operating line will be straight if its concentrations are represented in mole ratio.

(a) True

(b) False

I had been asked this question at a job interview.

This interesting question is from Material Balance Concepts-Cocurrent in chapter Interphase Mass Transfer of Mass Transfer

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answered Oct 13, 2022 by Chris (39.8k points)

Correct option is (a) True

The best I can explain: The non- diffusing solute remains same throughout the process. So there is a straight operating line.

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