LMTD correction factor which is to be applied for a cross-flow heat exchanger increases with increase in the number of shell passes. Its value for a single pass cross flow heat exchanger is A)0 B)1 C) 1 D)

Question

LMTD correction factor which is to be applied for a cross-flow heat exchanger increases with increase in the number of shell passes. Its value for a single pass cross flow heat exchanger is
A)0
B)1
C)> 1
D)< 1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For a single pass cross-flow heat exchanger, the LMTD correction factor is typically less than 1, as it accounts for the deviation from true counter-current flow.

LMTD Correction Factor Which Is to Be Applied for a Cross-Flow