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Heat exchangers - Quiz
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  • 1. Which type of heat exchanger uses a set of parallel tubes to transfer heat?
A) Finned tube
B) Plate
C) Double-pipe
D) Shell and tube
  • 2. Which material is commonly used for the construction of heat exchanger tubes?
A) Aluminum
B) Copper
C) Steel
D) Plastic
  • 3. What is used to enhance heat transfer in a heat exchanger by increasing surface area?
A) Gaskets
B) Bearings
C) Valves
D) Fins
  • 4. What is the function of the header in a shell and tube heat exchanger?
A) Control temperature
B) Reduce pressure
C) Distribute the fluid evenly to the tubes
D) Separate hot and cold fluids
  • 5. What is the purpose of the bypass valve in a heat exchanger system?
A) Control flow rate through the exchanger
B) Increase heat transfer
C) Remove air from the system
D) Regulate pressure
  • 6. What is the function of the expansion valve in a refrigeration system?
A) Regulate the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator
B) Cool the refrigerant
C) Remove moisture from the system
D) Increase the pressure of the refrigerant
  • 7. What helps maintain efficient heat transfer by preventing fouling in a heat exchanger?
A) Regular cleaning and maintenance
B) Higher flow rate
C) Less insulation
D) Increased pressure
  • 8. What is meant by the term 'heat exchanger fouling'?
A) Accumulation of deposits on heat transfer surfaces
B) Decrease in fluid velocity
C) Expansion of tube material
D) Increase in heat transfer rate
  • 9. In which flow arrangement do the two fluids enter the exchanger from opposite ends?
A) Direct-contact
B) Counter-flow
C) Parallel-flow
D) Cross-flow
  • 10. What is the driving temperature difference across a heat exchanger surface called?
A) Thermal resistance
B) Log mean temperature difference (LMTD)
C) Net thermal unit (NTU)
D) Heat transfer coefficient
  • 11. Which flow arrangement in heat exchangers involves fluids traveling roughly perpendicular to one another?
A) Counter-flow
B) Direct-contact
C) Parallel-flow
D) Cross-flow
  • 12. What is a common type of shell-and-tube heat exchanger used for cooling air?
A) Plate heat exchanger
B) Surface condenser
C) Evaporator
D) Double-pipe heat exchanger
  • 13. Which of the following is NOT a typical application for shell and tube heat exchangers?
A) High-pressure applications greater than 30 bar.
B) Applications requiring robust construction due to high pressure.
C) Processes involving fluids at temperatures greater than 260 °C.
D) Low-pressure applications with temperatures below 260 °C.
  • 14. What is a critical consideration when determining tube thickness in shell and tube heat exchangers?
A) Maximizing the flow-induced vibration.
B) Minimizing the axial strength.
C) Ensuring enough room for corrosion resistance.
D) Reducing the availability of spare parts.
  • 15. What is the expected annual growth rate of the global demand for heat exchangers?
A) 15% annually.
B) 1% annually.
C) About 5% annually.
D) 10% annually.
  • 16. How can pillow plates be constructed inside a tank?
A) Through external attachment
B) As flat plates that are stacked inside a tank
C) By embedding them in concrete
D) Using flexible rubber sheets
  • 17. Which method for designing helical-coil heat exchangers is from the United States?
A) Laminar flow method
B) Boardman-Germer method
C) Ramachandra K. Patil (et al.) method
D) Scott S. Haraburda method
  • 18. What is the advantage of using U-tubes in shell and tube heat exchangers?
A) They reduce the overall size of the heat exchanger.
B) They increase the likelihood of fouling.
C) They allow for thermal expansion without stressing the tubesheets.
D) They eliminate the need for baffles.
  • 19. What patterns may plates in a plate heat exchanger have?
A) Circular patterns
B) Square grids
C) Chevron, dimpled, or other patterns
D) No patterns at all
  • 20. What is the typical hydraulic diameter of channels in microchannel heat exchangers?
A) Larger than 5mm
B) Equal to 10mm
C) Smaller than 1mm
D) Between 1mm and 3mm
  • 21. In HVAC applications, what is a large plate heat exchanger called?
A) Shell and tube
B) Welded plate variety
C) Plate-and-frame
D) Circular plate pack
  • 22. What is the primary application of a pillow plate heat exchanger in the dairy industry?
A) Fermenting yogurt
B) Heating milk before pasteurization
C) Cooling milk in large direct-expansion stainless steel bulk tanks
D) Storing cheese
  • 23. Which type of direct contact heat exchanger involves heat transfer between gas and liquid?
A) Microchannel
B) Solid-liquid or solid – gas
C) Gas – liquid
D) Immiscible liquid – liquid
  • 24. What is the purpose of the outer shell in a plate and shell heat exchanger?
A) Creates a second flowpath called the 'Shell side'
B) Contains only the Plate side flowpath
C) Holds the gaskets
D) Is used for cleaning purposes
  • 25. Which cycle is typically used in large systems with high volume and temperature gas streams?
A) Organic Rankine cycle (ORC).
B) Phase-change heat exchanger.
C) Steam Rankine cycle (SRC).
D) Dynamic scraped surface heat exchanger.
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT typically used as an organic refrigerant in ORC?
A) Ammonia.
B) Toluene.
C) Water.
D) Pentafluoropropane (R-245fa).
  • 27. Which method for designing helical-coil heat exchangers originates from India?
A) Boardman-Germer method
B) Turbulent flow method
C) Ramachandra K. Patil (et al.) method
D) Scott S. Haraburda method
  • 28. Which industry commonly uses plate and fin heat exchangers for low temperature services?
A) Nuclear power plants
B) Oil refineries
C) Air separation plants
D) Chemical manufacturing
  • 29. In which industry is a pillow plate heat exchanger commonly used?
A) Construction industry
B) Textile industry
C) Automotive industry
D) Dairy industry
  • 30. What material are plate and fin heat exchangers usually made of?
A) Titanium
B) Stainless steel
C) Aluminum alloys
D) Copper
  • 31. What is the primary criterion often considered when selecting a heat exchanger?
A) Shape.
B) Size.
C) Cost.
D) Color.
  • 32. What is a notable tradeoff in heat exchanger design?
A) Material strength vs corrosion resistance.
B) Pressure drop vs fluid velocity.
C) Thermal efficiency vs size.
D) Capital cost vs operating cost.
  • 33. What happens to the thin metal after welding in pillow plate construction?
A) It contracts and forms a flat surface
B) It bulges out around the welds when pressurized
C) It becomes thinner and more flexible
D) It is removed to create channels
  • 34. What is a key characteristic of microchannel heat exchangers compared to finned tube heat exchangers?
A) Less compact
B) Larger size
C) Higher refrigerant charges
D) Lower airside pressure drops
  • 35. What is a potential danger associated with cracked heat exchangers in direct-combustion furnaces?
A) Combustion products may enter living space.
B) Airflow will increase significantly.
C) The system will become more energy-efficient.
D) The furnace will produce less heat.
  • 36. What is a significant concern for HVAC designers regarding water or steam coils?
A) Freeze protection
B) Microchannel design
C) High pressure drops
D) Low refrigerant charges
  • 37. Which tube layout is preferred when high fouling is expected?
A) Square (90°) pattern.
B) Rotated triangular (60°) pattern.
C) Rotated square (45°) pattern.
D) Triangular (30°) pattern.
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