LMTD for counter-flow and parallel flow heat exchanger will be the same, when the (A) Cold fluid is heated to a certain temperature by condensing steam (isothermal fluid) (B) Outlet temperature of both the hot and cold fluid are same (C) Outlet temperature of hot fluid is less than the outlet temperature of the cold fluid (D) None of these

LMTD for counter-flow and parallel flow heat exchanger will be the
same, when the
(A) Cold fluid is heated to a certain temperature by condensing steam
(isothermal fluid)
(B) Outlet temperature of both the hot and cold fluid are same
(C) Outlet temperature of hot fluid is less than the outlet temperature of the
cold fluid
(D) None of these
by

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Cold fluid is heated to a certain temperature by condensing steam
(isothermal fluid)
by

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Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The controlling resistance in case of heating of air by condensing steam is in the air film (B) The log mean temperature difference (LMTD) for counter flow and parallel flow can be theoretically same when any one of the fluids (hot or cold fluid) passes through the heat exchanger at constant temperature (C) In case of a 1 - 2 shell and tube heat exchanger, the LMTD correction factor value increases sharply, when a temperature cross occurs (D) Phase change in case of a pure fluid at a given pressure from liquid to vapor or vice-versa occurs at saturation temperature

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The controlling resistance in case of heating of air by condensing steam is in the air film (B) The log mean temperature difference (LMTD) for ... a pure fluid at a given pressure from liquid to vapor or vice-versa occurs at saturation temperature

Last Answer : (C) In case of a 1 - 2 shell and tube heat exchanger, the LMTD correction factor value increases sharply, when a temperature cross occurs

In a parallel flow heat exchanger, if the outlet temperature of hot and cold fluids are the same, then the log mean temperature difference (LMTD) is (A) Minimum (B) Maximum (C) Zero (D) Infinity

Description : In a parallel flow heat exchanger, if the outlet temperature of hot and cold fluids are the same, then the log mean temperature difference (LMTD) is (A) Minimum (B) Maximum (C) Zero (D) Infinity

Last Answer : (C) Zero

In a 1-1 concurrent heat exchanger, if the tube side fluid outlet temperature is equal to the shell side fluid outlet temperature, then the LMTD is (A) ∞ (B) 0 (C) Equal to the difference between hot and cold fluids inlet temperature (D) Equal to the difference between hot fluid inlet temperature and cold fluid outlet temperature

Description : In a 1-1 concurrent heat exchanger, if the tube side fluid outlet temperature is equal to the shell side fluid outlet temperature, then the LMTD is (A) ∞ (B) 0 ... temperature (D) Equal to the difference between hot fluid inlet temperature and cold fluid outlet temperature

Last Answer : (B) 0

In case of parallel flow heat exchanger, the lowest temperature theoretically attainable by the hot fluid is __________ the outlet temperature of the cold fluid. (A) Equal to (B) More than (C) Less than (D) Either more or less than (depending upon the fluid)

Description : In case of parallel flow heat exchanger, the lowest temperature theoretically attainable by the hot fluid is __________ the outlet temperature of the cold fluid. (A) Equal to (B) More than (C) Less than (D) Either more or less than (depending upon the fluid)

Last Answer : (A) Equal to

LMTD for evaporators & condensers for a given terminal parameters & set of conditions for counter-flow is equal to that for parallel flow. In such heat exchangers, with one of the fluids condensing or evaporating, the surface area required is the least in the __________ flow. (A) Parallel (B) Mixed (C) Counter flow (D) Same in either 'a', b' or 'c'

Description : LMTD for evaporators & condensers for a given terminal parameters & set of conditions for counter-flow is equal to that for parallel flow. In such heat exchangers, with one of the fluids condensing or evaporating, the surface ... Parallel (B) Mixed (C) Counter flow (D) Same in either 'a', b' or 'c'

Last Answer : (D) Same in either 'a', b' or 'c'

In a liquid-liquid heat exchanger, for the same process temperature, the ratio of the LMTD in parallel flow to the LMTD in counter flow is always (A) < 1 (B) > 1 (C) 1 (D) ∞

Description : In a liquid-liquid heat exchanger, for the same process temperature, the ratio of the LMTD in parallel flow to the LMTD in counter flow is always (A) < 1 (B) > 1 (C) 1 (D) ∞

Last Answer : (A) < 1

A process stream of dilute aqueous solution flowing at the rate of10 Kg.s -1 is to be heated. Steam condensate at 95°C is available for heating purpose, also at a rate of 10 Kg.s -1 . A 1 - 1 shell and tube heat exchanger is available. The best arrangement is (A) Counter flow with process stream on shell side (B) Counter flow with process stream on tube side (C) Parallel flow with process stream on shell side (D) Parallel flow with process stream on tube side

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Last Answer : (A) Counter flow with process stream on shell side

In a heat exchanger, the rate of heat transfer from the hot fluid to the cold fluid (A) Varies directly as the area and the LMTD (B) Directly proportional to LMTD and inversely proportional to the area (C) Varies as square of the area (D) None of these

Description : In a heat exchanger, the rate of heat transfer from the hot fluid to the cold fluid (A) Varies directly as the area and the LMTD (B) Directly proportional to LMTD and inversely proportional to the area (C) Varies as square of the area (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Varies directly as the area and the LMTD

Parallel straight line pattern of temperature distribution for both hot and cold fluids is observed in case of heat exchanger of the type (A) Parallel flow with equal heat capacities (B) Counter flow with equal heat capacities (C) Counter flow with unequal heat capacities (D) Parallel flow with unequal heat capacities

Description : Parallel straight line pattern of temperature distribution for both hot and cold fluids is observed in case of heat exchanger of the type (A) Parallel flow with equal heat capacities (B) Counter ... (C) Counter flow with unequal heat capacities (D) Parallel flow with unequal heat capacities

Last Answer : (B) Counter flow with equal heat capacities

In a counter flow heat exchanger, hot fluid enters at 170°C & leaves at 150°C, while the cold fluid enters at 50°C & leaves at 70°C. The arithmetic mean temperature difference in this case is __________ °C. (A) 20 (B) 60 (C) 120 (D) ∞

Description : In a counter flow heat exchanger, hot fluid enters at 170°C & leaves at 150°C, while the cold fluid enters at 50°C & leaves at 70°C. The arithmetic mean temperature difference in this case is __________ °C. (A) 20 (B) 60 (C) 120 (D) ∞

Last Answer : (D) ∞

Air is to be heated by condensing steam. Two heat exchangers are available (i) a shell and tube heat exchanger and (ii) a finned tube heat exchanger. Tube side heat transfer area are equal in both the cases. The recommended arrangement is (A) Finned tube heat exchanger with air inside and steam outside (B) Finned tube heat exchanger with air outside and steam inside (C) Shell and tube heat exchanger with air inside tubes and steam on shell side (D) Shell and tube heat exchanger with air on shell side and steam inside tubes

Description : Air is to be heated by condensing steam. Two heat exchangers are available (i) a shell and tube heat exchanger and (ii) a finned tube heat exchanger. Tube side heat transfer area are equal in both ... steam on shell side (D) Shell and tube heat exchanger with air on shell side and steam inside tubes

Last Answer : (B) Finned tube heat exchanger with air outside and steam inside

In a gas-liquid shell and tube heat exchanger, the(A) Presence of a non-condensable gas decreases the condensing film co￾efficient (B) Gases under high pressure are routed through the tube side, because high pressure gases are corrosive in nature (C) Gases to be heated/cooled is normally routed through the shell side, because the corrosion caused by the cooling water or steam condensate remain localised to the tubes (D) All 'a', 'b' & 'c'

Description : In a gas-liquid shell and tube heat exchanger, the (A) Presence of a non-condensable gas decreases the condensing film co￾efficient (B) Gases under high pressure are routed through the tube side, because high pressure ... water or steam condensate remain localised to the tubes (D) All 'a', 'b' & 'c'

Last Answer : (D) All 'a', 'b' & 'c'

The outlet temperature of cooling water in a heat exchanger is generally not allowed to exceed above 50°C in industrial practice mainly to avoid (A) Its evaporation loss (B) Excessive corrosion (C) Uneconomic LMTD (D) Decrease in heat exchanger efficiency

Description : The outlet temperature of cooling water in a heat exchanger is generally not allowed to exceed above 50°C in industrial practice mainly to avoid (A) Its evaporation loss (B) Excessive corrosion (C) Uneconomic LMTD (D) Decrease in heat exchanger efficiency

Last Answer : (B) Excessive corrosion

In a heat exchanger with steam outside the tubes, a liquid gets heated to 45°C, when its flow velocity in the tubes is 2 m/s. If the flow velocity is reduced to 1 m/s, other things remaining the same, the temperature of the exit liquid will be (A) Less than 45°C (B) More than 45°C (C) Equal to 45°C (D) Initially decreases and remains constant thereafter

Description : In a heat exchanger with steam outside the tubes, a liquid gets heated to 45°C, when its flow velocity in the tubes is 2 m/s. If the flow velocity is reduced to 1 m/s, other things remaining ... than 45°C (B) More than 45°C (C) Equal to 45°C (D) Initially decreases and remains constant thereafter

Last Answer : (B) More than 45°C

In counter flow compared to parallel flow, (A) LMTD is greater (B) Less surface area is required for a given heat transfer rate (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) More surface area is required for a given heat transfer rate

Description : In counter flow compared to parallel flow, (A) LMTD is greater (B) Less surface area is required for a given heat transfer rate (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) More surface area is required for a given heat transfer rate

Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)

In a co-current double pipe heat exchanger used for condensing saturated steam over the inner tube, if the entrance and exit conditions of the coolant are interchanged, then the rate of condensation will (A) Increase (B) Decrease (C) Remain unchanged (D) Either increase or decrease; depends on the coolant flow rate

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Last Answer : (C) Remain unchanged

case of condensers & evaporators operating under given terminal conditions, LMTD (logarithmic mean temperature difference) for counter flow as compared to that for parallel flow is (A) More (B) Less (C) Equal (D) Much more

Description : case of condensers & evaporators operating under given terminal conditions, LMTD (logarithmic mean temperature difference) for counter flow as compared to that for parallel flow is (A) More (B) Less (C) Equal (D) Much more

Last Answer : Option C

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 (C) Lower pressure drop through the exchanger is desired (D) Temperature of the incoming vapor is very high Answer: Option B

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Last Answer : (B) Supersaturated

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Superheated steam is preferably not used for process heating because of its low heat transfer film co-efficient (B) In a shell and tube heat exchanger, the shell pressure drop is maximum for orifice baffles (C) S.I. unit of fouling factor is Watt/m2 .°K (D) Longitudinal fins are used in extended surface heat exchangers, when the direction of fluid flow is parallel to the axis of the tube

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Superheated steam is preferably not used for process heating because of its low heat transfer film co-efficient (B) In a shell and tube heat exchanger ... surface heat exchangers, when the direction of fluid flow is parallel to the axis of the tube

Last Answer : (C) S.I. unit of fouling factor is Watt/m2 .°K

Hot water (0.01 m3 /min) enters the tube side of a counter current shell and tube heat exchanger at 80°C and leaves at 50°C. Cold oil (0.05 m3 /min) of density 800 kg/m3 and specific heat of 2 kJ/kg.K enters at 20°C. The log mean temperature difference in °C is approximately (A) 32 (B) 37 (C) 45 (D) 50

Description : Hot water (0.01 m3 /min) enters the tube side of a counter current shell and tube heat exchanger at 80°C and leaves at 50°C. Cold oil (0.05 m3 /min) of density 800 kg/m3 and specific heat of ... mean temperature difference in °C is approximately (A) 32 (B) 37 (C) 45 (D) 50

Last Answer : (A) 32

LMTD correction factor which is to be applied for a cross-flow heat exchanger increases with increase in the number of shell passes. Its value for a single pass cross flow heat exchanger is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) > 1 (D) < 1

Description : LMTD correction factor which is to be applied for a cross-flow heat exchanger increases with increase in the number of shell passes. Its value for a single pass cross flow heat exchanger is (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) > 1 (D) < 1

Last Answer : (D) < 1

For the same heat load and mass flow rate in the tube side of a shell and tube heat exchanger, one may use multipass on the tube side, because it (A) Decreases the pressure drop (B) Decreases the outlet temperature of cooling medium (C) Increases the overall heat transfer coefficient (D) None of these

Description : For the same heat load and mass flow rate in the tube side of a shell and tube heat exchanger, one may use multipass on the tube side, because it (A) Decreases the pressure drop (B) ... the outlet temperature of cooling medium (C) Increases the overall heat transfer coefficient (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Increases the overall heat transfer coefficient

A 2-4 heat exchanger involves (A) Only counter-flow of fluids (B) Only parallel-flow of fluids (C) Both counter and parallel-flow of the fluids (D) Smaller pressure drop compared to 1-2 exchanger

Description : A 2-4 heat exchanger involves (A) Only counter-flow of fluids (B) Only parallel-flow of fluids (C) Both counter and parallel-flow of the fluids (D) Smaller pressure drop compared to 1-2 exchanger

Last Answer : (C) Both counter and parallel-flow of the fluids

Correction is applied to LMTD for __________ flow. (A) Parallel (B) Counter (C) Cross (D) None of these

Description : Correction is applied to LMTD for __________ flow. (A) Parallel (B) Counter (C) Cross (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Cross

Log mean temperature difference (LMTD) cannot be used, if (A) Heat transfer co-efficient over the entire heat exchanger is not constant (B) There exists an unsteady state (C) The heat capacity is not constant and there is a phase change (D) None of these

Description : Log mean temperature difference (LMTD) cannot be used, if (A) Heat transfer co-efficient over the entire heat exchanger is not constant (B) There exists an unsteady state (C) The heat capacity is not constant and there is a phase change (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

For a heat exchanger, will the overall heat transfer coefficient increase along with an increase in LMTD (log mean temperature difference) around the unit?

Description : For a heat exchanger, will the overall heat transfer coefficient increase along with an increase in LMTD (log mean temperature difference) around the unit?

Last Answer : The overall heat transfer coefficient is generally weakly dependent on temperature. As the temperatures of the fluids change, the degree to which the overall heat transfer coefficient will be affected depends ... with temperature as I've noted and the U-value will decrease over time with fouling).

It is not recommended to use a 1-2 shell and tube heat exchanger for a particular heat duty, whenever the LMTD correction factor is (A) > 0.75 (B) < 0.75 (C) < 0.50 (D) < 0.25

Description : It is not recommended to use a 1-2 shell and tube heat exchanger for a particular heat duty, whenever the LMTD correction factor is (A) > 0.75 (B) < 0.75 (C) < 0.50 (D) < 0.25

Last Answer : (B) < 0.75

LMTD can't be used as such without a correction factor for the (A) Multipass heat exchanger (B) Baffled heat exchanger (C) Condensation of mixed vapour in a condenser (D) All (A) (B) and (C)

Description : LMTD can't be used as such without a correction factor for the (A) Multipass heat exchanger (B) Baffled heat exchanger (C) Condensation of mixed vapour in a condenser (D) All (A) (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A) (B) and (C)

For a multipass shell and tube heat exchanger, the LMTD correction factor is always (A) 1 (B) > 1 (C) < 1 (D) Between 1 & 2

Description : For a multipass shell and tube heat exchanger, the LMTD correction factor is always (A) 1 (B) > 1 (C) < 1 (D) Between 1 & 2

Last Answer : (C) < 1

Out of the following four assumptions used in the derivation of theequation for LMTD[LMTD = (∆t1- ∆t2)/ln(∆t1/∆t2)], which one is subject to the largest deviationin practice ?(A) Constant overall heat transfer co-efficient.(B) Constant rate of fluid flow(C) Constant specific heat(D) No partial phase change in the system

Description : Out of the following four assumptions used in the derivation of theequation for LMTD [LMTD = (∆t1 - ∆t2 )/ln(∆t1 /∆t2 )], which one is subject to the largest deviation in practice ? (A) Constant ... (B) Constant rate of fluid flow (C) Constant specific heat (D) No partial phase change in the system

Last Answer : (B) Constant rate of fluid flow

Air is best heated with steam in a heat exchanger of (A) Plate type (B) Double pipe type with fin on steam side (C) Double pipe type with fin on air side (D) Shell and tube type

Description : Air is best heated with steam in a heat exchanger of (A) Plate type (B) Double pipe type with fin on steam side (C) Double pipe type with fin on air side (D) Shell and tube type

Last Answer : (C) Double pipe type with fin on air side

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The condensing film co-efficient is about 3 times lower for vertical condenser as compared to the equivalent horizontal condenser for identical situation (B) Film co-efficient for vaporisation decreases as a result of vapor binding (C) In industrial practice, sub-cooling of condensate is required, when thecondensate is a volatile liquid and is to be transferred for storage(D) Overall heat transfer co-efficient in a heat exchanger is controlled by thevalue of the film co-efficient, which is higher

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The condensing film co-efficient is about 3 times lower for vertical condenser as compared to the equivalent horizontal condenser for identical situation ( ... in a heat exchanger is controlled by the value of the film co-efficient, which is higher

Last Answer : (D) Overall heat transfer co-efficient in a heat exchanger is controlled by the value of the film co-efficient, which is higher

The gas phase reaction 2A ⇌ B is carried out in an isothermal plug flow reactor. The feed consists of 80 mole % A and 20 mole % inerts. If the conversion of A at the reactor exit is 50%, then CA/CA0 at the outlet of the reactor is (A) 2/3 (B) 5/8 (C) 1/3 (D) 3/8

Description : The gas phase reaction 2A ⇌ B is carried out in an isothermal plug flow reactor. The feed consists of 80 mole % A and 20 mole % inerts. If the conversion of A at the reactor exit is 50%, then CA/CA0 at the outlet of the reactor is (A) 2/3 (B) 5/8 (C) 1/3 (D) 3/8

Last Answer : (B) 5/8

Vibrations in the tubes of a shell and tube heat exchanger is induced due to the (A) Flow of fluid on the tube and shell sides (B) Oscillations in the flow of shell/tube sides fluid (C) Vibrations transmitted through piping and/or supports due to external reasons (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Vibrations in the tubes of a shell and tube heat exchanger is induced due to the (A) Flow of fluid on the tube and shell sides (B) Oscillations in the flow of shell/tube sides fluid (C) Vibrations ... piping and/or supports due to external reasons (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

A fluid is flowing inside the inner tube of a double pipe heat exchanger with diameter 'd'. For a fixed mass flow rate, the tube side heat transfer co￾efficient for turbulent flow conditions is proportional to (A) d 0.8 (B) d -0.2 (C) d -1 (D) d -1.8

Description : A fluid is flowing inside the inner tube of a double pipe heat exchanger with diameter 'd'. For a fixed mass flow rate, the tube side heat transfer co￾efficient for turbulent flow conditions is proportional to (A) d 0.8 (B) d -0.2 (C) d -1 (D) d -1.8

Last Answer : (B) d -0.2

In an extended surface heat exchanger, fluid having lower co-efficient (A) Flows through the tube (B) Flows outside the tubes (C) Can flow either inside or outside the tubes (D) Should not be used as it gives very high pressure drop

Description : In an extended surface heat exchanger, fluid having lower co-efficient (A) Flows through the tube (B) Flows outside the tubes (C) Can flow either inside or outside the tubes (D) Should not be used as it gives very high pressure drop

Last Answer : (B) Flows outside the tubes

Use of transverse baffles in a shell and tube heat exchanger is done to increase the (A) Rate of heat transfer (B) Flow velocity (C) Turbulence of shell side fluid (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Use of transverse baffles in a shell and tube heat exchanger is done to increase the (A) Rate of heat transfer (B) Flow velocity (C) Turbulence of shell side fluid (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Saturated steam at 1 atm is discharged from a turbine at 1200 kg/h. Superheated steam at 300 0C and 1 atm is needed as a feed to a heat exchanger. To produce it, the turbine discharge stream is mixed with superheated steam at 400 0C, 1 atm and specific volume of 3.11 m 3 /kg. Calculate the amount of superheated steam at 300 0C produced and the volumetric flow rate of the 400 0C steam.

Description : Saturated steam at 1 atm is discharged from a turbine at 1200 kg/h. Superheated steam at 300 0C  and 1 atm is needed as a feed to a heat exchanger. To produce it, the turbine discharge ... amount of superheated steam at 300 0C produced and the volumetric flow rate of the  400 0C steam.

Last Answer : Solution 1. Mass balance of water 1200 + m1 = m2 ………………………………………… (1) …………………….1 mark 2. Energy balance (1200 kg/h)(2676 kJ/kg) + m1(3278 kJ/kg)

Baffles in the shell side of a shell and tube heat exchanger (A) Increase the cross-section of the shell side liquid (B) Force the liquid to flow parallel to the bank (C) Increase the shell side heat transfer co-efficient (D) Decrease the shell side heat transfer co-efficient

Description : Baffles in the shell side of a shell and tube heat exchanger (A) Increase the cross-section of the shell side liquid (B) Force the liquid to flow parallel to the bank (C) Increase the shell side heat transfer co-efficient (D) Decrease the shell side heat transfer co-efficient

Last Answer : (C) Increase the shell side heat transfer co-efficient

__________ heat exchanger is the most suitable, when the temperature of shell side fluid is much higher than that of tube side. (A) Single pass, fixed tube sheet (B) U-tube (C) Three pass, fixed tube sheet (D) None of these

Description : __________ heat exchanger is the most suitable, when the temperature of shell side fluid is much higher than that of tube side. (A) Single pass, fixed tube sheet (B) U-tube (C) Three pass, fixed tube sheet (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) U-tube

The heat in the boiler is used for making ______ a) steam b) condensing process c) ice d) none of these

Description : The heat in the boiler is used for making ______ a) steam b) condensing process c) ice d) none of these

Last Answer : a) steam

Steam is to be condensed in a shell and tube heat exchanger, 5 m long with a shell diameter of 1 m. Cooling water is to be used for removing the heat. Heat transfer co-efficient for the cooling water, whether on shell side or tube side is the same. The best arrangement is (A) Vertical heat exchanger with steam on tube side (B) Vertical heat exchanger with steam on shell side (C) Horizontal heat exchanger with steam on tube side (D) Horizontal heat exchanger with steam on shell side

Description : Steam is to be condensed in a shell and tube heat exchanger, 5 m long with a shell diameter of 1 m. Cooling water is to be used for removing the heat. Heat transfer co-efficient ... ) Horizontal heat exchanger with steam on tube side (D) Horizontal heat exchanger with steam on shell side

Last Answer : (B) Vertical heat exchanger with steam on shell side

In case of a multipass shell and tube heat exchanger, the temperature drop in the fluid (A) Is inversely proportional to the resistance across which the drop occurs (B) And the wall are proportional to individual resistances (C) And the wall is not related (D) None of these

Description : In case of a multipass shell and tube heat exchanger, the temperature drop in the fluid (A) Is inversely proportional to the resistance across which the drop occurs (B) And the wall are proportional to individual resistances (C) And the wall is not related (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) And the wall are proportional to individual resistances

Pick out the correct statement about the condensation. (A) Filmwise condensation gives a lower heat transfer rate than the dropwise condensation (B) Suitable coating or vapour additive is used to promote film wise condensation (C) If a condensing liquid does not wet the surface dropwise, even then condensation will take place on it (D) Reynolds number of condensing liquid is based on its mass flow rate

Description : Pick out the correct statement about the condensation. (A) Filmwise condensation gives a lower heat transfer rate than the dropwise condensation (B) Suitable coating or vapour additive is used to promote film ... place on it (D) Reynolds number of condensing liquid is based on its mass flow rate

Last Answer : (B) Suitable coating or vapour additive is used to promote film wise condensation

Radiator of an automobile engine is a __________ type of heat exchanger. (A) Co-current (B) Cross-current (C) Counter-current (D) Direct contact

Description : Radiator of an automobile engine is a __________ type of heat exchanger. (A) Co-current (B) Cross-current (C) Counter-current (D) Direct contact

Last Answer : (D) Direct contact

Isothermal turbulent flow of a fluid results in decrease of its pressure, which depends on the (A) Wall roughness (B) Reynolds number (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Description : Isothermal turbulent flow of a fluid results in decrease of its pressure, which depends on the (A) Wall roughness (B) Reynolds number (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)

Fanning friction factor equation applies to the __________ fluid flow. (A) Non-isothermal condition of (B) Compressible (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Description : Fanning friction factor equation applies to the __________ fluid flow. (A) Non-isothermal condition of (B) Compressible (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Last Answer : (D) Neither (A) nor (B)

Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Heat transfer by radiation cannot occur across an absolute volume (B) In case of a shell and tube heat exchanger, the pressure drop through the shell is proportional to the number of times the fluid crosses the bundle between baffles (C) Propagation velocity for travel of heat radiation through vacuum is equal to the velocity of the light (D) The amount of heat involved in the condensation or vaporisation of 1 kg of a fluid is the same

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Heat transfer by radiation cannot occur across an absolute volume (B) In case of a shell and tube heat exchanger, the pressure drop through the shell is ... The amount of heat involved in the condensation or vaporisation of 1 kg of a fluid is the same

Last Answer : (A) Heat transfer by radiation cannot occur across an absolute volume

Baffles provided on the shell side of a shell and tube heat exchanger are meant for (A) Providing support for the tubes (B) Improving heat transfer (C) Both 'a' & 'b' (D) Preventing the fouling of tubes & stagnation of shell side fluid

Description : Baffles provided on the shell side of a shell and tube heat exchanger are meant for (A) Providing support for the tubes (B) Improving heat transfer (C) Both 'a' & 'b' (D) Preventing the fouling of tubes & stagnation of shell side fluid

Last Answer : C) Both 'a' & 'b'