Heat Exchangers Quiz

What is the purpose of a heat exchanger?

• To generate heat

• To move heat from one substance to another

• To cool down fluids

• To increase the pressure of fluids

Which of the following is a component of a typical shell and tube heat exchanger?

• Tube bundle

• Tube inlet and outlet

• Environmental valve

• Currency exchange

What are the principles of operation of heat exchangers?

• Conduction and convection

• Radiation and convection

• Conduction and radiation

• Convection and radiation

Which of the following is an application of a heat exchanger?

• Reboiler

• Preheater

• Aftercooler

• All of the above

What are the hazards associated with the improper operation of a heat exchanger?

• Possible tube or shell rupture

• Metal stress from thermal shock

• Overheating or tube fouling

• All of the above

What should be monitored during the maintenance of a heat exchanger?

• External leaks

• Internal tube leaks

• Temperature changes

• All of the above

What should be checked when the heat exchanger is disassembled?

• Lubrication system

• Tube sheet

• Impeller

• Piston

Lable the flow patterns used in heat exchangers

a

b

c

Parallel flow

All of the above

Counter flow

Cross flow

What is the purpose of a kettle reboiler?

• To generate heat

• To move heat from one substance to another

• To cool down fluids

• To increase the pressure of fluids

Label the shell and tube parts

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

Shell inlet

Tube inlet

Pass partition plate

Shell outlet

baffles

Shell cover

Tube sheet

Tube outlet

Tube bundle

Channel cover