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Chemical Engineering · Q82

Heat Transfer

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 82

Q82

Condensing film co-efficient for steam on horizontal tubes ranges from 5000 to 15000 kcal/hr.m2.°C. Condensation of vapor is carried out inside the tube in a shell and tube heat exchanger, when the

A.
Higher condensing film co-efficient is desired
B.
Condensate is corrosive in nature
Answer
C.
Lower pressure drop through the exchanger is desired
D.
Temperature of the incoming vapor is very high

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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