DWhat is the correct configuration of a shell and tube heat exchanger used in a steam system? Select all that apply.
A. Steam enters from the top B. Steam enters through the bottom C. Condensate leaves from the top D. Condensate leaves from the bottom E. Steam flows through the tubes F. Steam flows outside the tubes in the shell
In a shell and tube heat exchanger used in a steam system, the correct configurations typically include:
A. Steam enters from the top - This is common for vertical heat exchangers where steam is introduced from the top to allow for efficient condensation.
C. Condensate leaves from the top - In many configurations, especially when the heat exchanger is vertical, condensate can leave from the top due to gravity.
E. Steam flows through the tubes - In many designs, steam is passed through the tubes, allowing heat transfer to occur from the steam to the fluid in the shell.
Therefore, the correct options are:
Options B, D, and F are generally not correct for typical configurations of shell and tube heat exch