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Priming in a distillation column

a.

results from very low gas velocity.

b.

is desirable from point efficiency consideration.

c.

is characterised by the presence of foam throughout the space between trays.

d.

reduces the overall pressure drop.

Answer: (c).is characterised by the presence of foam throughout the space between trays.

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