Steam is to be condensed in a shell and tube heat exchanger, 5 m long with a shell diameter of 1 m. Cooling water is to be used for removing the heat. Heat transfer co-efficient for the cooling water, whether on shell side or tube side is the same. The best arrangement is_____________?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
For condensing steam in a shell and tube exchanger, placing the steam on the shell side is often preferred for better heat transfer surface area utilization.