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26. To increase the absorption factor, (where, G = gas flow rate, S = solvent flow rate)
a. increase both 'G' and 'S'.
b. decrease both 'G' and 'S'.
c. increase 'S' and decrease 'G'.
d. increase 'G' and decrease 'S'
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Answer: (c).increase 'S' and decrease 'G'.

27. In distillation columns, the number of bubble caps per tray primarily depends upon the
a. allowable liquid velocity.
b. allowable gas velocity.
c. allowable gas and liquid velocities.
d. feed composition.
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Answer: (c).allowable gas and liquid velocities.

28. In distillation, overhead product contains
a. only one component
b. two components
c. any number of components
d. only saturated liquid
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Answer: (c).any number of components

29. With increase in pressure, the relative volatility for a binary system
a. increases.
b. decreases.
c. remains same.
d. either (a) or (b), depends on the system.
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Answer: (b).decreases.

30. Low viscosity absorbent is preferred for reasons of
a. rapid absorption rates and good heat transfer characteristics.
b. improved flooding characteristics.
c. low pressure drop on pumping.
d. all (a), (b) and (c).
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Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).

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