5546Chemical EngineeringMedium
A packed tower compared to a plate tower for a particular mass transfer operation________?
AIncurs smaller pressure drop
BIs more suitable, if suspended solids are present in fluid streams
CAllows installation of cooling coils
DIs less costly when built in large sizes/diameters
Correct answer
A. Incurs smaller pressure drop
Explanation
The correct answer is Incurs smaller pressure drop.