Category: Mass Transfer

Pick out the correct statement?

A. The slope of the stripping line is always less than unity
B. For a given separation in a binary distillation column, with increase in reflux ratio (above the
minimum reflux ratio), the fixed cost of the distillation column first increases and then
decreases
C. In Ponchon-Savarit method of no. of theoretical plate determination, the stripping and
rectifying operating lines are vertical at total reflux

D. Kremser-Brown-Souder’s equation is used to calculate the efficiency of a plate tower

Pick out the wrong statement ?

A. Different solids have different equilibrium moisture curves
B. Total condenser or reboiler is considered equivalent to one theoretical plate in McCabe-Thiele
method of theoretical plate calculation for distillation column
C. Heat removal load on cooler remains constant, even with increase of the reflux ratio in a
distillation column

D. Even a forced draft cooling tower cannot cool water below the wet bulb temperature