In a multipass shell and tube heat exchanger, tube side return pressure loss is equal to _____________ the velocity head?

Correct answer: B. Four times

  • A. Twice
  • B. Four times
  • C. Square root of
  • D. Square of

Explanation

In a multipass exchanger, the return bends cause a pressure loss commonly taken as four velocity heads. This accounts for the sharp change in flow direction at the tube-side return.

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