In case of a shell and tube heat exchanger, the effect of L/D on inside film heat transfer coefficient (hi) vanishes after a Reynold number of_____________?

Correct answer: D. 10000

  • A. 1000
  • B. 3000
  • C. 5000
  • D. 10000

Explanation

Entrance and developing-flow effects influence the inside film coefficient at lower Reynolds numbers, but their effect becomes negligible in ordinary turbulent tube flow above about Re = 10,000. Thus the length-to-diameter ratio no longer significantly changes the coefficient at that point.

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