6. In a forward feed multiple effect, the pressure build up will be

(A) Least at the inlet of the first effect

(B) Least at the outlet of the last effect

(C) Highest at the inlet of the last effect

(D) Highest at the outlet of the last effect


1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Least at the outlet of the last effect

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