Many chemical processes, such as the manufacture of specialty pharmaceuticals and large-scale bulk polymers, can be carried out using either batch or continuous operating methods.
Which row in the table correctly identifies the characteristics of both batch and continuous processes?
| Batch process | Continuous process | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Low capital cost; high flexibility | High capital cost; low flexibility |
| B | High level of automation; low flexibility | Low level of automation; high flexibility |
| C | Low labor intensity; frequent cleaning | High labor intensity; rare cleaning shutdowns |
| D | Dedicated single-purpose reactors; low cost | Versatile multi-purpose reactors; high cost |
Row A
Row B
Row C
Row D
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