A flooded impeller will lead to poor oxygen transfer rates because – McqOptions

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1.	A flooded impeller will lead to poor oxygen transfer rates because
A.	bubbles tend to break down too rapidly under high shear conditions
B.	bubbles tend to coalesce under the impeller
C.	the cells clog up the surface of the bubble
D.	bubbles tend to move too quickly through the bulk liquid
Answer» C. the cells clog up the surface of the bubble

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