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Chemical Engineering · Q69

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Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 69

Q69

Height of liquid in agitation tank is normally maintained equal to the tank diameter. However, if the tank is too tall and a large liquid hold up is desired, then two or more impellers mounted on the same shaft may be used. The clearance between the tank bottom and the bottom most impeller should be about (where, D = impeller diameter)

A.
0.5 D
B.
D
Answer
C.
1.5 D
D.
2 D

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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