Plate towers are preferred to packed towers, when large temperature changes are involved, because of the reason that the____________________?

A. Packing may be crushed due to thermal expansion/contraction of the components of the
equipments
B. Pressure drop in the equipment will be very high
C. Viscosity variation of the fluids may cause channelling/flooding
D. None of these

Correct Answer: A. Packing may be crushed due to thermal expansion/contraction of the components of the
equipments ✔

Last Updated: February 16, 2019