In a shell and tube heat exchanger, the shortest centre to centre distance between the adjacent tubes is__________________?

Correct answer: A. Called tube pitch

  • A. Called tube pitch
  • B. Called tube clearance
  • C. Always less than the diameter of the tube
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Tube pitch is the centre-to-centre distance between adjacent tubes in a tube bundle. Tube clearance is the gap between tube surfaces, so it is not the same measurement.

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