8153Chemical EngineeringMedium
Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to shell and tube heat exchanger________?
ABracket supports are used for horizontal shell, while saddle support is used for vertical shell
BBaffles are supported independently of the tubes by tie rods and positioned by spacers
CTie rods are fixed at one end in the tube sheet by making blind holes and the minimum
DClearance between shell & baffles and between tube & baffles should be minimum to avoid
Correct answer
A. Bracket supports are used for horizontal shell, while saddle support is used for vertical shell
Explanation
The correct answer is Bracket supports are used for horizontal shell, while saddle support is used for vertical shell.