Which of the following factors control the design of a fluid-solid
reactor?
(A) Reaction kinetics for single particle
(B) Size distribution of solids being treated
(C) Flow patterns of solids and fluid in the reactor
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) All (A), (B) and (C)

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