Even though heat transfer co-efficient in boiling liquids is large, use of fins is advantageous, when the entire surface is exposed to ________________ boiling ?

Correct answer: A. Film

  • A. Film
  • B. Nucleate
  • C. Transition
  • D. All modes of

Explanation

Fins are advantageous in film boiling because the vapour film creates high thermal resistance and gives a relatively low heat-transfer coefficient. Increasing the surface area with fins therefore increases the heat-transfer rate.

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