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From above fig, if the inlet and outlet of solids are interchanged how would it impact the process?

(a) No effect on the process

(b) Practically not possible

(c) Will require pumps

(d) Leads to entrainment of solids by increasing air flow rate

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The question is from Transportation and Mixing of Fine Powder topic in division Introduction of Fluidization Engineering

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Correct choice is (d) Leads to entrainment of solids by increasing air flow rate

Easy explanation: Leads to loss of solid particles which is not desirable.

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