In a shell and tube heat exchanger for a given heat transfer surface area, smaller diameter tubes are favoured as compared to larger diameter ones ; because the smaller diameter tubes
Options
A. are easier to clean.
B. are less prone to fouling.
C. can be fitted into a smaller shell diameter hence the cost of the heat exchanger would be less.
D. none of these.
Correct Answer
can be fitted into a smaller shell diameter hence the cost of the heat exchanger would be less.
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