Question is ⇒ The average fractional gas hold up (H) can be given as (where Zf and Zl are the level of aerated and clear liquid respectively), Options are ⇒ (A) H = (Zf-Zl)/Zf, (B) H = Zf/Zl, (C) H = Zf/ZfZl, (D) H =(Zf+Zl)/Zf, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The average fractional gas hold up (H) can be given as (where Zf and Zl are the level of aerated and clear liquid respectively), Options are ⇒ (A) H = (Zf-Zl)/Zf, (B) H = Zf/Zl, (C) H = Zf/ZfZl, (D) H =(Zf+Zl)/Zf, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The average fractional gas hold up (H) can be given as (where Z_f and Z_l are the level of aerated and clear liquid respectively)
A.	H = (Z_f-Z_l)/Z_f [Correct Answer]
B.	H = Z_f/Z_l [Wrong Answer]
C.	H = Z_f/Z_fZ_l [Wrong Answer]
D.	H =(Z_f+Z_l)/Z_f [Wrong Answer]
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