Question

It is not recommended to use a 1-2 shell and tube heat exchanger for a particular heat duty, whenever the LMTD correction factor is

a.

> 0.75

b.

< 0.75

c.

< 0.50

d.

< 0.25

Answer: (b).< 0.75

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