Mass Transfer
As per Gilliland's equation, the diffusivity is

All of these
Directly proportional to 'T1.5'
Inversely proportional to 'P'
Dependent on the molecular volume & molecular weight of components

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Mass Transfer
Priming in a distillation column

Is desirable from point efficiency consideration
Reduces the overall pressure drop
Is characterised by the presence of foam throughout the space between trays
Results from very low gas velocity

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

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

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