What component of a vessel is used to alter the flow of a vessel’s contents, facilitate mixing, or cause turbulent flow?

A. Baffle
B. Agitator
C. Sump
D. Mist eliminator


A. Correct. A baffle is used to alter the flow of a vessel’s contents, facilitate mixing, or cause turbulent flow.
B. Incorrect. An agitator/mixer is a device used to combine the contents inside a vessel.
C. Incorrect. The sump allows material to be removed from the bottom of the tank and the tank to be completely emptied.
D. Incorrect. A mist eliminator is a device in the top of a vessel designed to collect droplets of mist from gas before it exits the vessel.

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