Noise produced by cooling fans (employed in air cooled heat exchangers or cooling tower) is mainly caused due to the turbulence created by blade passage through air. It can be reduced by use of a slower fan_________________?

Correct answer: C. Both A. & B.

  • A. With greater number of blades
  • B. Of increased diameter
  • C. Both A. & B.
  • D. Neither A. nor B.

Explanation

A larger fan with more blades can deliver the required air flow at a lower rotational speed, reducing blade-passage turbulence and noise. Therefore, both increased blade number and increased diameter are useful.

Written and checked by , MS Computer ScienceLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? support@testustad.com

Practise Heat Transfer Operations

645 free Heat Transfer Operations MCQs from Chemical Engineering, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Chemical Engineering questions like this

Chemical Engineering is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.

More Heat Transfer Operations questions