Heat transfer co-efficient for a horizontal condenser as compared to a vertical condenser operating under similar conditions is_______________?
Correct answer: C. About 3 times
- A. Same
- B. Less
- C. About 3 times
- D. About 0.33 times
Explanation
For similar condensing conditions, condensate drains more effectively and the film resistance is lower on a horizontal condenser, giving a heat-transfer coefficient commonly estimated at about three times that of a vertical condenser.
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