For flow over a flat plate, the ratio of thermal boundary layer thickness, ‘xt’ and hydrodynamic boundary layer thickness ‘x’ is equal to (where, NPr = Prandtl number)

Question: For flow over a flat plate, the ratio of thermal boundary layer thickness, ‘xt’ and hydrodynamic boundary layer thickness ‘x’ is equal to (where, NPr = Prandtl number)
[A].

NPr

[B].

NPr1/3

[C].

NPr-1

[D].

NPr-1/3

Answer: Option B

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Fluid motion in the natural convection heat transfer between a solid surface and a fluid in contact with it, results from the

Question: Fluid motion in the natural convection heat transfer between a solid surface and a fluid in contact with it, results from the
[A].

existence of thermal boundary layer.

[B].

temperature gradient produced due to density difference

[C].

buoyancy of the bubbles produced at active nucleation site.

[D].

none of these.

Answer: Option D

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Extended heat transfer surface like fins are used to increase the heat transfer rate. Fin efficiency is defined as the ratio of heat transferred across the fin surface to the theoretical heat transfer across an equal area held at the

Question: Extended heat transfer surface like fins are used to increase the heat transfer rate. Fin efficiency is defined as the ratio of heat transferred across the fin surface to the theoretical heat transfer across an equal area held at the
[A].

surrounding temperature.

[B].

average temperature of the fin.

[C].

temperature of the fin end.

[D].

constant temperature equal to that of the base

Answer: Option D

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A backward feed multiple effect evaporator is better than forward feed for concentrating cold feed, because it provides

Question: A backward feed multiple effect evaporator is better than forward feed for concentrating cold feed, because it provides
[A].

higher economy

[B].

lower capacity

[C].

both (a) & (b)

[D].

lower economy

Answer: Option A

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