For identical situation, condensing film coefficient in case of a horizontal condenser is almost ______________ the value expected in case of vertical condenser?

Correct answer: C. Thrice

  • A. Half
  • B. Twice
  • C. Thrice
  • D. Five times

Explanation

For comparable conditions, condensate drains more effectively from a horizontal tube surface and the condensation coefficient is commonly estimated as about three times that for a vertical surface. The exact ratio depends on geometry and condensate flow regime, but three times is the standard design correlation choice here.

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