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


1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Supersaturated

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