The advantage of backward feed multiple effect evaporators over

forward feed units is that

(A) Heat sensitive material can be handled

(B) There is no additional cost of pumping

(C) Most concentrated liquid is at highest temperature

(D) Equal heat transfer co-efficients exist in various effects

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Most concentrated liquid is at highest temperature

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