In a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger, Square Pitch Compared

question 74

Multiple Choice

In a shell and tube heat exchanger, square pitch compared to triangular pitch

• A)Gives a higher shell side pressure drop
• B)Gives a lower shell side pressure drop
• C)Can pack more surface area into a shell of given diameter
• D)None of these

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