In a shell and tube heat exchanger for a given heat transfer surface area, smaller diameter tubes are favoured as compared to larger diameter ones ; because the smaller diameter tubes
A. Are easier to clean
B. Are less prone to fouling
C. Can be fitted into a smaller shell diameter hence the cost of the heat exchanger would be less
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
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