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Packed column consist of porous substance as a packing in the column which provides contact between the fluids used,while different types of trays are used depending on the ease of separation instead of a packing in a usual tray column.

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Tray columns use trays or plates to enhance vapor-liquid contact, while packed columns use packing material to increase surface area for separation. Tray columns typically have higher efficiency and higher pressure drop compared to packed columns. Packed columns are more common in smaller diameter applications, while tray columns are usually used in larger diameter towers.

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