Q. Condensing film co-efficient for steam on horizontal tubes ranges from 5000 to 15000 Kcal/hr.m2.°C. Condensation of vapor is carried out inside the tube in a shell and tube heat exchanger, when the (Solved)
1. Higher condensing film co-efficient is desired
2. Condensate is corrosive in nature
3. Lower pressure drop through the exchanger is desired
4. Temperature of the incoming vapor is very high
- b. Condensate is corrosive in nature