In a heat exchanger, floating head is provided to
A)Facilitate cleaning of the exchanger
B)Increase the heat transfer area
C)Relieve stresses caused by thermal expansion
D)Increase log mean temperature gradient

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Floating head is provided in a heat exchanger to relieve stresses caused by thermal expansion, allowing for differential expansion between the shell and the tube bundle.

In a Heat Exchanger, Floating Head Is Provided to