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