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In which direction does heat transfer occur?

From a cold object to a hot object

Only in the absence of a temperature difference

In any direction, regardless of temperature

From a hot object to a cold object (correct)

What is the process of transmission of energy from one particle of the medium to another called?

Heat Exchange

Convection

Radiation

Conduction (correct)

What type of heat transfer involves the movement of fluid molecules from higher temperature regions to lower temperature regions?

Radiation

Convection (correct)

Conduction

Heat Transfer

What is the term for heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves?

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What is the purpose of a heat exchanger in industrial settings?

To enable heat transfer between fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a cooler in a heat exchanger?

To cool a process fluid using cooling water or air Signup and view all the answers

What type of heat exchanger is used to condense a vapor at sub-atmospheric temperatures?

Chiller Signup and view all the answers

Which heat exchanger uses a hot utility, such as steam or hot oil, to heat a process fluid?

Heater Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a reboiler in a heat exchanger?

To reboil a bottoms stream from a distillation column Signup and view all the answers

What type of heat exchanger is used to condense a vapor using cooling water or air?

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In which direction does heat transfer occur?

What is the process of transmission of energy from one particle of the medium to another called?

What type of heat transfer involves the movement of fluid molecules from higher temperature regions to lower temperature regions?

What is the term for heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves?

What is the purpose of a heat exchanger in industrial settings?

What is the primary function of a cooler in a heat exchanger?

What type of heat exchanger is used to condense a vapor at sub-atmospheric temperatures?

Which heat exchanger uses a hot utility, such as steam or hot oil, to heat a process fluid?

What is the purpose of a reboiler in a heat exchanger?

What type of heat exchanger is used to condense a vapor using cooling water or air?

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