Weep holes provided in the plates of a distillation column

A Facilitate draining out liquid from a tray when the unit is not in operation
B Are normally located near the overflow weir so that any delivery of liquid during operation follows approximately the same path as the overflow fluid
C Must be large enough (usually $${\frac{1}{4}^{''}}$$ to $${\frac{5}{8}^{''}}$$ dia) to prevent plugging but should not deliver excessive amount of fluid during operation
D All of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

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