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TEP Mechanical HEX 007

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

HEXs are used to ____ the temperature of one fluid by transferring heat to another fluid without mixing the
fluids.

a)

increase

b)

reduce or increase

c)

reduce

d)

maintain

2.

Exchangers are called ______ when the temperature of a vapor is reduced to the point where some or all
of the vapor becomes liquid by the transfer of heat to another fluid, usually water.

a)

preheater

b)

radiators

c)

condensers

d)

reboiler

3.

When a hot fluid is cooled to a lower
desired temperature by the transfer of heat to another fluid, usually water, the exchanger is usually referred to as a________.

a)

radiator

b)

reboiler

c)

heater

d)

cooler

4.

When air is used to reduce the temperature of a hot liquid to a lower desired temperature, the exchanger is
referred to as _____

a)

preheater

b)

chiller

c)

air cooler

d)

condenser

5.

In shell and tube-bundle exchangers, usually the tubes are attached to the tubesheet by
________.

a)

threading

b)

rolling and welding

c)

rolling

d)

slot in

6.

What is an advantage of using a S&T HEX consisting of one Fixed Tubesheet with a Floating Head?

a)

easier cleaning of external of tube bundle

b)

this type of construction permits free expansion and
contraction with changes in temperature

c)

lower cost compared to 2-fixed tubesheets type

d)

higher heat transfer efficiency is provided

7.

Horizontal reboilers normally have a/an ________ above the tube bundle.

a)

water gauge

b)

large vapor space

c)

inlet nozzle

d)

weir plate

8.

___________ is used to produce vapor from liquids by passing a hot fluid through the tubes.

a)

Reboiler

b)

Preheater

c)

Boiler

d)

Stream condenser

9.

In S&T HEX, frequently, _________ is located below the shell inlet nozzle to prevent
impingement of the incoming fluid on the adjacent tubes.

a)

vortex breaker

b)

tie rods

c)

an impingement baffle plate

d)

a longitudinal baffle

10.

Why are plate HEXs easily clogged by dirt and products of
corrosion?

a)

low temperature service cause more dirt to trap inside

b)

flow rate is lower in plate HEX

c)

the flow openings between plates are small

d)

plate HEX does not have tubes