Pick out the wrong statement about routing of fluids in a shell and tube heat exchanger ?
Correct answer: B. Higher pressure fluid stream should be routed through the shell side
- A. The corrosive and fouling fluid should be preferably routed through the tubes
- B. Higher pressure fluid stream should be routed through the shell side
- C. Lower flow rate fluid should be routed through the shell side
- D. The viscous fluid should be routed through the shell side
Explanation
The higher-pressure fluid should preferably pass through the tubes because tubes can be designed and tested more economically for high pressure. Corrosive or fouling fluids are also commonly sent through the tubes for easier cleaning and material control.
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