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In a shell and tube heat exchanger, triangular pitch arrangement as compared to square pitch arrangement?
ACan accomodate less number of tubes for a given shell diameter
BFacilitates easier shell side cleaning; hence is more suitable for handling high dirt factor shell
CResults in higher shell side pressure drop
DCreates relatively lower turbulence on the shell side resulting in lower shell side heat transfer
Correct answer
C. Results in higher shell side pressure drop
Explanation
The correct answer is Results in higher shell side pressure drop.