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In a Sparged vessel of area 50 cm, the flow rate of the gas is 2 cubic meters per second then the value of superficial gas velocity in meters per second is

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

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The correct option is (d) 4

Explanation: Superficial gas velocity = (Volume flow rate/ cross sectional area)

 Superficial gas velocity= (2/0.5) =4.

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