Heat Exchangers and Air Compressors Quiz

What is the function of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger?

Name two common materials used for the tubes in a shell-and-tube heat exchanger.

What is the purpose of baffles inside a shell-and-tube heat exchanger?

Describe the procedure for removing the tube bundle from a shell-and-tube heat exchanger.

Why is it important to loosen bolts in a cross-pattern when removing the end caps?

What is the purpose of performing a pressure test after reassembling a shell-and-tube heat exchanger?

Name two common problems encountered in shell-and-tube heat exchangers and their causes.

Why is it important to replace gaskets during reassembly?

How does a plate-type heat exchanger differ from a shell-and-tube heat exchanger?

What is the function of gaskets in a plate-type heat exchanger?