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In a multipass shell and tube heat exchanger, the baffles on shell side is primarily provided for

a.

reducing scale deposition.

b.

increasing pressure drop.

c.

fixing the tubes.

d.

creating turbulence.

Answer: (d).creating turbulence.

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