Addition of filter aid to the slurry before filtration is done to
__________ of the cake.
(A) Increase the porosity
(B) Increase the compressibility co-efficient
(C) Decrease the porosity
(D) Decrease the compressibility co-efficient

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Increase the porosity

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