Mass Transfer
The Reynolds number of the liquid was increased 100 fold for a laminar falling film used for gas-liquid contacting. Assuming penetrating theory is applicable, the fold increase in the mass transfer co-efficient (Kc) for the same sytem is

5
10
100
1

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Mass Transfer
The rate of solid-liquid extraction is limited by the

Phase change of the solute as it dissolves in the solvent
Diffusion of the solute from the solution in contact with the particle to the main bulk of the solution
All of these
Diffusion of the solute through the solvent in the pores to the outside of the particle

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Mass Transfer
Priming in a distillation column

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

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