In a shell and tube heat exchanger, the shell side fluid velocity can?t be changed by changing the

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The shell side fluid velocity in a shell and tube heat exchanger is not directly affected by changing the tube diameter. The tube diameter primarily affects the flow area and heat transfer area for the tube side fluid. The shell side fluid velocity is influenced by factors such as tube layout, tube pitch, and the number of baffles, which alter the flow path and distribution of the shell side fluid.

In a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger, the Shell Side