Heat Transfer Basics MCQs

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Q101.
In a shell and tube heat exchanger, square pitch compared to triangular pitch

a.

gives a higher shell side pressure drop.

b.

gives a lower shell side pressure drop.

c.

can pack more surface area into a shell of given diameter.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).gives a lower shell side pressure drop.
Q102.
Which of the following has maximum thermal conductivity ?

a.

Iron

b.

Coal

c.

Nitrogen

d.

Tar

Discuss
Answer: (a).Iron
Q103.
A wall has two layers of materials A and B; each made of a different material. Both the layers have the same thickness. The thermal conductivity of materialA is twice that of B. Under the equilibrium, the temperature difference across the wall is 36°C. The temperature difference across the layer A is __________ °C.

a.

6

b.

12

c.

18

d.

24

Discuss
Answer: (b).12
Q104.
The film co-efficient between condensing vapour and metal wall increases with

a.

increasing temperature of the vapour.

b.

decreasing temperature of the vapour.

c.

increasing viscosity of the film of condensate.

d.

increasing temperature drop.

Discuss
Answer: (a).increasing temperature of the vapour.
Q105.
A single pass air heater is connected to a two pass unit. For the air flow rate and other conditions remaining the same, the film heat transfer co-efficient for air will vary in the ratio of

a.

2

b.

2^0.8

c.

2^0.2

d.

2^0.5

Discuss
Answer: (b).2^0.8
Q106.
Heat sensitive materials can be concentrated in an evaporator employing

a.

vacuum

b.

high pressure

c.

high residence time

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).vacuum
Q107.
A concentric double pipe heat exchanger as compared to the shell and tube heat exchanger for the same heat load requires

a.

less heating surface.

b.

more space.

c.

lower maintenance cost.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).more space.
Q108.
In a shell and tube heat exchanger, floating head is used for

a.

large temperature differentials.

b.

high heat transfer co-efficient.

c.

low pressure drop.

d.

less corrosion of tubes.

Discuss
Answer: (a).large temperature differentials.
Q109.
Steam trap is used to

a.

condense the steam flowing in the pipeline.

b.

remove water resulting from partial condensation of steam.

c.

stop the supply of steam.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).remove water resulting from partial condensation of steam.
Q110.
Kirchoff's law is applicable to

a.

monochromatic radiation only

b.

total radiation only

c.

both (a) and (b)

d.

only volumes and not to surfaces

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) and (b)
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