HEAT EXCHANGERS

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

1 Flows that are corrosive, fouling, scaling, or under high pressure are usually placed in the
a) Shell Side
b) Tube Side
c) Heat Exchanger not used
d) None of the above

2 Viscous and condensing fluids are typically placed on the

a) Shell Side
b) Tube Side
c) Heat Exchanger not used
d) None of the above

3 The minimum approach temperature for shell and tube exchangers for fluids is about
a) 10 0C (20 0F)
b) 5 0 C (10 0F)
c) 0 0 C (0 0F)
d) No Limit

4 The typical Cooling Water is available at a maximum temperature of

a) 90 0F (30 0C)
b) 115 0F (45 0C)
c) 131 0F (55 0C)
d) 59 0F (15 0C)

5 The Cooling water should be returned to the Cooling Tower no higher than
a) 77 0F (25 0C)
b) 115 0F (45 0C)
c) 131 0F (55 0C)
d) 90 0F (30 0C)

6 Spiral Heat Exchangers are often used for slurry and services containing solids
a) True
b) False

7 The Formula to convert Degree Celsius to Degree Fahrenheit

a) Deg F = (Deg C *1.8) - 32
b) Deg F = (Deg C *1.8) + 32
c) Deg F = (Deg C /1.8) + 32
d) None of the Above

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8 The Specific Heat of Petroleum Fuels compared to Water is
a) Higher
b) Lower
c) Same

9 The direction of heat is from Cold to Hot

a) True
b) False

10 The resistance to flow of heat may be due to

a) Stagnant liquid flow
b) Scale on the tube
c) The tube wall
d) All the Above

11 The purpose of Baffles in the tube bundle is

a) To increase the velocity if the shell fluid
b) To increase turbulence
c) To increase the Heat Transfer Rate
d) All the above

12 Which of the following is true about Multi-Pass Exchanger

a) More efficient than Single-Pass
b) Pressure drop is higher
c) Both a & b
d) None of the above

13 The function of the floating head in the exchanger is

a) To facilitate easy removal of the tubes
b) To prevent erosion on the tubes
c) To allow movement due to thermal expansion
d) none of the above

14 The purpose of impingement baffles is

a) To allow movement due to thermal expansion
b) To prevent erosion on the tubes
c) To increase the Heat transfer Rate
d) None of the above

15 Which of the following is/are types of bundles

a) Fixed Tubes
b) Floating head Tubes
c) U-bend Tubes
d) All the above

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16 The co-current flow type exchanger is more efficient than counter-current exchanger
a) True
b) False

17 Causes for the decrease in the efficiency of exchanger:

a) Fouling
b) Internal Leaks
c) Accumulation of Non-condensable
d) All the above

18 Causes for gasket leak

a) Thermal shock
b) Higher-pressure build-up
c) Poor quality or Damage of Gasket
d) All the Above

19 The maximum cooling water outlet temperature is 49 o C

because above which scaling occurs due to salt deposition from water
a) True
b) False

20 Block Valves and Bypass Valves are provided in a heat exchanger

a) To enable maintenance on them without shut-down of unit
b) To interchange shell-side and tube-side fluids
c) To enable block the gases in the feed
d) Non of the above

21 Which of the following is true about Shell Test

a) To find leaks
b) Tested at 1.5 times the operating pressure
c) Water is used to pressurize
d) All the above

22 Non-condensable are removed from condensers because they

a) Decrease the heat transfer efficiency
b) Reduce the area of contact
c) Depress the Dew Point of the Vapors
d) All the above

23 The critical check on a steam heater or a re-boiler is the operation of Steam-Traps

a) True
b) False

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24 Which of the following is/are type(s) of re-boiler
a) Kettle type
b) Thermo siphon type
c) Both a & b
d) None

25 TEMA stands for

a) Tubular Exchangers Manufacturers Association
b) Tubes and Exchangers Mechanical Association
c) Tubular Exchangers Mechanical Assignment
d) None of the above

26 The baffle that is fitted at inlet flow area in the exchanger is

a) Impingement Baffle
b) Longitudinal Baffle
c) Cross Baffle
d) All the above
27 Function of _____ is to support the tubes and to increase turbulence
a) Impingement Baffle
b) Longitudinal Baffle
c) Cross Baffle
d) None the above

28 The exchanger used to condense the process steam is known as

a) Cooler
b) Condenser
c) Heater
d) Re-boiler

29 Where temperature difference between two streams is higher, the exchanger that is not suitable is
a) Floating head
b) Fixed head
c) 'U' Type

30 To locate tube leakage, _____ side of the exchanger is pressure tested

a) Shell
b) Tube
c) Both

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31 Where cleaning of the tubes is required to dirty service _____ type of heat exchanger is not preferred
a) Floating head
b) Fixed head
c) 'U' Type

32 Mention the types of baffles used in Shell & Tube heat exchangers
a) Cross
b) Impingement
c) Longitudinal
d) All the above

33 _____ is required to hydro-test floating head heat exchanger

a) Test Ring
b) Tube Sheet
c) Cross Baffle

34 ______ & _____ keep the baffle spacing fixed

a) Tie Rod & spares tube
b) Shell & tube
c) Channel head & floating cover

35 ________ baffle is a problem for short circuiting in shell side of heat exchanger
a) Cross
b) Impingement
c) Longitudinal
d) All the above

36 Stacked tube exchangers shall be limited to ___ units high.

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) No Limit

37 Boilers are a type of heat exchangers

a) True
b) False

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 COMMISSIONING OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER

38 During Commissioning, the inlet and outlet line of shell and tube side of the Heat Exchanger should be
a) Blinded
b) Removed

39 Air from shell & tube side is removed using

a) Steam
b) Flushing Oil
c) Both can be used

40 Before commissioning the exchanger, drain valve is

a) Closed
b) Open
c) 20 % open

41 Before commissioning the exchanger, vent valve is

a) Closed
b) Open
c) 20 % open

42 In case only steaming is done to remove air, the pressure maintained in both shell and tube side is
a) Positive
b) Negative
c) Zero

43 During Commissioning, the fluid that is opened first is cold fluid

a) True
b) False

44 Commissioning the hot medium is by opening inlet valve and then opening outlet isolation valve.
a) True
b) False

45 The shell & tube side bypass isolation valves are ________ after commissioning of the exchanger
a) Closed
b) Open
c) Semi-open

46 Hot Bolting to maintenance does not require work permit

a) True
b) False

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 DECOMMISSIONING OF THE HEAT EXHANGER

47 Before starting decommissioning operation, the following are informed

a) SFE
b) PO
c) Both
d) None

48 Before Decommissioning, the bypass isolation valves on shell and tube side of the exchanger is
a) Closed
b) Open
c) Semi - open

49 Cooling medium inlet isolation valve is ___ and then close the outlet isolation valve is ___
a) Opened, Closed
b) Closed, Opened
c) Opened, Opened
d) Closed, Closed

50 Hot medium inlet isolation valve is __ and then close the outlet isolation valve is ___
a) Opened, Closed
b) Closed, Opened
c) Opened, Opened
d) Closed, Closed

51 Steaming of both shell & tube side is done by keeping the drain valve
a) Closed
b) Open
c) Semi - open

52 Steaming of both shell & tube side is done by keeping the vent valve
a) Closed
b) Open
c) Semi - open

53 If the heat exchanger handles heavy material, flush the exchanger with
a) Steam
b) Air
c) Flushing Oil
d) None of the above

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DATA SHEET

54 How many exchangers are there in HCGO Pump-Around / Fresh Feed Exchanger (S01 A-J)
a) One
b) Five
c) Ten
d) None of the above

55 What is the Shell side liquid in the HCGO Pump-Around / Fresh Feed Exchanger (S01 A-J)
a) M.P Steam
b) LCGO
c) Fresh Feed
d) HCGO

56 What is the tube side liquid in the HCGO Pump-Around / Fresh Feed Exchanger (S01 A-J)
a) Fresh Feed
b) M.P Steam
c) LCGO
d) HCGO

57 In the Fractionator Overhead Condenser (371-S 02/03), the shell side fluid is
a) LCGO
b) Cooling Water
c) Overhead Vapors

58 In the Fractionator Overhead Condenser(371-S 02/03), the tube side fluid is

a) Cooling Water
b) Overhead Vapors
c) LCGO

59 In LCGO PA / BFW Exchanger (371-S 04), the shell side fluid is

a) Steam
b) LCGO
c) BFW

60 In LCGO PA / BFW Exchanger (371-S 04), the tube side fluid is

a) Steam
b) LCGO
c) BFW

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61 In LCGO P.A / LP Steam Generator (371- S 05), the shell side fluid is
a) LCGO
b) L.P BFW
c) L.P Steam

62 In LCGO P.A / LP Steam Generator (371- S 05), the tube side fluid is
a) LCGO
b) L.P BFW
c) L.P Steam

63 In HCGO P.A / M.P Generator (371 - S 06), the shell side fluid is
a) L.P Steam
b) HCGO
c) M.P BFW

64 In HCGO P.A / M.P Generator (371 - S 06), the tube side fluid is
a) L.P Steam
b) HCGO
c) M.P BFW

65 In Coker Blowdown Drum Heater (371 - S 07), the shell side fluid is
a) HCGO
b) H.P Steam
c) M.P BFW

66 In HCGO Product / L.P Generator (371 - S 10), the shell side fluid is
a) L.P BFW
b) HCGO
c) M.P BFW

67 In HCGO Product / L.P Generator (371 - S 10), the tube side fluid is
a) L.P BFW
b) HCGO
c) M.P BFW

68 In Absorber / Stripper Re-Boiler No. 1 (372 - S 01 A/B), the shell side fluid is
a) M.P Steam
b) Stripper Trap out
c) Stabilized Naphtha

69 In Absorber / Stripper Re-Boiler No. 1 (372 - S 01 A/B), the tube side fluid is
a) M.P Steam
b) Stripper Trap out

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 c) Stabilized Naphtha

70 In Absorber / Stripper Re-Boiler No. 2 (372 - S 02 A/B), the shell side fluid is
a) M.P Steam
b) Stripper Trap out
c) Stabilized Naphtha

71 In Absorber / Stripper Re-Boiler No. 2 (372 - S 02 A/B), the tube side fluid is
a) M.P Steam
b) Stripper Trap out
c) Stabilized Naphtha

72 In Lean / Rich Sponge Oil Exchanger (372 - S 03 A/B), the shell side fluid is
a) Cooling Water
b) Rich Sponge Oil
c) Lean Sponge Oil

73 In Lean / Rich Sponge Oil Exchanger (372 - S 03 A/B), the tube side fluid is
a) Cooling Water
b) Rich Sponge Oil
c) Lean Sponge Oil

74 In Lean Sponge Oil Trim Cooler (372 - S 04), the shell side Fluid is
a) Lean Sponge Oil
b) Rich Sponge Oil
c) Cooling Water

75 In Lean Sponge Oil Trim Cooler (372 - S 04), the tube side Fluid is
a) Lean Sponge Oil
b) Rich Sponge Oil
c) Cooling Water

76 In Lean Oil Trim Cooler (372 - S 05), the Shell side fluid is
a) Lean Oil
b) Cooling Water
c) Steam

77 In Lean Oil Trim Cooler (372 - S 05), the Tube side fluid is
a) Lean Oil
b) Cooling Water
c) Steam

78 In Debutaniser Reboiler (372 - S 06 A/B), the Shell side fluid is

a) HCGO
b) Debutaniser Trap out

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 c) M.P Steam

79 In Debutaniser Reboiler (372 - S 06 A/B), the Tube side fluid is

a) HCGO
b) Debutaniser Trap out
c) M.P Steam

80 In Naphtha Stripper Re-boiler (372 - S 07), the Shell side fluid is

a) M.P Steam
b) Naphtha Stripper Trap out
c) Debutaniser Trap out

81 In Naphtha Stripper Re-boiler (372 - S 07), the Tube side fluid is

a) M.P Steam
b) Naphtha Stripper Trap out
c) Debutaniser Trap out

82 In Naphtha Splitter overhead Product Cooler (372 - S 08), the Shell side fluid is
a) Cooling Water
b) Light Coker Naphtha
c) Heavy Coker Naphtha

83 In Naphtha Splitter overhead Product Cooler (372 - S 08), the Tube side fluid is
a) Cooling Water
b) Light Coker Naphtha
c) Heavy Coker Naphtha

84 In Compressor Inter Stage Cooler (372 - S 09 A/B), the Shell side fluid is
a) Debutaniser trap out
b) Cooling Water
c) Compressor Interstage

85 In Compressor Inter Stage Cooler (372 - S 09 A/B), the Tube side fluid is
a) Debutaniser trap out
b) Cooling Water
c) Compressor Interstage

86 In Absorber / Stripper Feed Cooler (372 - S 10 A/B), the Shell side fluid is
a) Cooling Water
b) Absorber / Stripper Feed
c) Compressor Interstage

87 In Absorber / Stripper Feed Cooler (372 - S 10 A/B), the Tube side fluid is

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 a) Cooling Water
b) Absorber / Stripper Feed
c) Compressor Interstage

88 In Debutaniser Overhead Condenser (372 - S 11 A/B), the Shell side fluid is

a) Steam
b) Cooling Water
c) Debutaniser Overhead

89 In Debutaniser Overhead Condenser (372 - S 11 A/B), the Tube side fluid is

a) Steam
b) Cooling Water
c) Debutaniser Overhead

90 In Naphtha Splitter Bottoms Product Cooler (372 - S 12), the Shell side fluid is
a) Cooling Water
b) Heavy Coker Naphtha
c) Light Coker Naphtha

91 In Naphtha Splitter Bottoms Product Cooler (372 - S 12), the Tube side fluid is
a) Cooling Water
b) Heavy Coker Naphtha
c) Light Coker Naphtha

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