Chemical Engineering - Heat Transfer - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Heat Transfer - Section 3 (Q.No. 15)
15.
The main function of baffles provided in a shell and tube heat exchanger is to
facilitate the cleaning of outer tube surface.
enhance turbulence.
hold the tubes in position.
all 'a', 'b' & 'c'.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Arya said:   4 years ago
Yes, the right answer is B.

Dipankar Kakati said:   7 years ago
The answer is [B] because the question asked is what is the "MAIN" function.

Rahul said:   8 years ago
C is the right answer.

Dilip said:   8 years ago
To hold the tubes tie rods are used. And Baffles are used to enhance turbulence, so that heat transfer coefficient increases.
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Kalpita said:   9 years ago
But baffles even hold the tubes in position so what should be the answer for this?

Vala vinay said:   9 years ago
Baffles also use for support tubes.
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Amarjit Das said:   9 years ago
Baffles are also used to hold the tubes in position.

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