B.C. Udeh , K.B. Oyoh , Comparative Analysis of Packed and Plate Columns, Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Volume 2,Issue 12, 2007, Pages 1248-1249, ISSN 1815-932x, rjasci.2007.1248.1249, (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjasci.2007.1248.1249) Abstract: Performance characteristics of gas-liquid contacting devices for mass transfer operations in packed and plate columns have been discussed via theoretical considerations. A comparative analysis was made of sieve plate, random packing and regular packing for the purpose of selecting packed column or plate column for optimal separation processes. Keywords: Comparative analysis;PC;PLC;gas-liquid;devices