In a shell and tube heat exchanger, the clearance of the tube is generally
A. Not less than one-fourth of the tube diameter or $${\frac{3}{{16}}^{''}}$$
B. More than the tube diameter
C. Equal to the tube diameter
D. More in case of triangular pitch as compared to the square pitch tube layout
Answer: Option A
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