In heat exchangers, degree of approach is defined as the difference between temperatures of
A. Cold water inlet and outlet
B. Hot medium inlet and outlet
C. Hot medium outlet and cold water inlet
D. Hot medium outlet and cold water outlet
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
This term refers to the temperature difference between the leaving process fluid and the entering service fluid.This Question Belongs to Mechanical Engineering >> Heat And Mass Transfer
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As per your solution,Correct answer is option C
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