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In a parallel flow arrangement, what can be restricted?
In a parallel flow arrangement, what can be restricted?
- Smaller temperature difference
- Max wall temperature (correct)
- Heat exchange surface area
- Mean temperature difference
What is the main difference in mean temperature difference between parallel flow and counter-flow arrangements?
What is the main difference in mean temperature difference between parallel flow and counter-flow arrangements?
- Mean temperature difference is not mentioned in the text
- Mean temperature difference is the same in both arrangements
- Mean temperature difference is higher in parallel flow
- Mean temperature difference is higher in counter-flow (correct)
What is a key criteria for the selection of tube bundle configuration?
What is a key criteria for the selection of tube bundle configuration?
- Lack of self-compensation
- Max compact size (correct)
- Increased heat exchange surface area
- Higher thermal stresses
In a steam generator with a reverse scheme, where is the medium with higher pressure located?
In a steam generator with a reverse scheme, where is the medium with higher pressure located?
What is a solution provided for decreasing thermal stresses in heat exchangers?
What is a solution provided for decreasing thermal stresses in heat exchangers?
What is a disadvantage of steam generators with a reverse scheme?
What is a disadvantage of steam generators with a reverse scheme?
What component experiences self-compensation due to tube bend in certain heat exchangers?
What component experiences self-compensation due to tube bend in certain heat exchangers?
Which type of flow arrangement results in a higher mean temperature difference?
Which type of flow arrangement results in a higher mean temperature difference?
What is a feature of the heat exchange surface of a horizontal SG of WWER-440 and 1000 mentioned in the text?
What is a feature of the heat exchange surface of a horizontal SG of WWER-440 and 1000 mentioned in the text?
What is the location pattern in a direct scheme steam generator?
What is the location pattern in a direct scheme steam generator?
What is a challenge in steam generators with a reverse scheme that requires intensifying heat transfer?
What is a challenge in steam generators with a reverse scheme that requires intensifying heat transfer?
Which type of steam generator has a typical example known as LMC SG of OPG-2 type?
Which type of steam generator has a typical example known as LMC SG of OPG-2 type?
What is the abbreviated term for Nuclear Power Plant?
What is the abbreviated term for Nuclear Power Plant?
Which type of reactor is known as a pressurized water reactor?
Which type of reactor is known as a pressurized water reactor?
In the context of the text, what does the term 'CANDU' refer to?
In the context of the text, what does the term 'CANDU' refer to?
What parameter describes the mass steam content in a BWR power unit?
What parameter describes the mass steam content in a BWR power unit?
What is the thermal power of a typical BWR power unit as mentioned in the text?
What is the thermal power of a typical BWR power unit as mentioned in the text?
Which type of reactor uses coolant parameters where pressure and temperature are approximately equal to each other?
Which type of reactor uses coolant parameters where pressure and temperature are approximately equal to each other?
What factors specify the intensity of convective heat transfer?
What factors specify the intensity of convective heat transfer?
What type of flow conditions do NPP steam generators operate under on the coolant side?
What type of flow conditions do NPP steam generators operate under on the coolant side?
What is a challenge related to the investigations into heat transfer and hydrodynamics of two-phase flows in NPP steam generators?
What is a challenge related to the investigations into heat transfer and hydrodynamics of two-phase flows in NPP steam generators?
To ensure reliability in continuous long-term operation, what condition must be fulfilled regarding the temperatures in steam generator tube walls?
To ensure reliability in continuous long-term operation, what condition must be fulfilled regarding the temperatures in steam generator tube walls?
Which of the following steel grades has a max permissible temperature of (tm)perm?
Which of the following steel grades has a max permissible temperature of (tm)perm?
What is considered to be thoroughly studied regarding heat transfer and hydrodynamic regularities in NPP steam generators?
What is considered to be thoroughly studied regarding heat transfer and hydrodynamic regularities in NPP steam generators?
What is the main purpose of constructional calculations for NPP steam generators?
What is the main purpose of constructional calculations for NPP steam generators?
Which materials are typically used for heat-exchange surfaces in NPP steam generators?
Which materials are typically used for heat-exchange surfaces in NPP steam generators?
How is the thickness of the cylindrical wall of a steam generator determined?
How is the thickness of the cylindrical wall of a steam generator determined?
What is the typical design pressure used inside a vessel for constructional calculations in NPP steam generators?
What is the typical design pressure used inside a vessel for constructional calculations in NPP steam generators?
Which type of SG element arrangement involves separate modules like evaporator, reheater, and superheater?
Which type of SG element arrangement involves separate modules like evaporator, reheater, and superheater?
What is the significance of choosing the diameters of tubes in NPP steam generators?
What is the significance of choosing the diameters of tubes in NPP steam generators?
