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A plate condenser of dimensions l * b has been designed to be kept with side l in the vertical position. However due to oversight during erection and installation, it was fixed with side b vertical. How would this affect the heat transfer? Assume laminar conditions and same thermos-physical properties and take b = l/2

a.

The condenser should be installed with shorter side horizontal

b.

The condenser should be installed with longer side horizontal

c.

The condenser should be installed with longer side vertical

d.

The condenser should be installed with shorter side vertical

Answer: (d).The condenser should be installed with shorter side vertical

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