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The use of flat disc in the turbine is to ensure the bulk of energy consumption occurs at blades.

(a) True

(b) False

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My query is from Fermenter Design in section Design of Fermenter of Fermentation Technology

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The correct option is (a) True

The best explanation: The Rushton turbine has a flat disc which is useful in the consumption of energy. The size, number of blades, the speed of agitator, and power input in a turbine plays an important role in energy consumption.

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