With reference to plate type heat exchangers:
(a) sketch the assembly, labelling the main components and indicating the direction of flow;(5)
(b) state the materials used for the plates and seals;(2)
(c) state the purpose of the plates being corrugated;(2)
(d) state the purpose of tell tales.(1)
MDE Unit 12 Q1 MDE Unit 12 Q1 Quiz
(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the construction of a plate type heat exchanger.(7)
(b) State THREE advantages of the plate types, compared with the tube type heat exchanger.(3)
MDE Unit 12 Q2 MDE Unit 12 Q2 Quiz
With reference to tube type heat exchangers, explain the purpose of EACH of the following:
(a) baffle plates;(2)
(b) sliding tube plate;(2)
(c) tell tale ring;(2)
(d) vent cock;(2)
(e) anodes.(2)
MDE Unit 12 Q3 Quiz