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Is there a difference in MTD (Mean Temperature Difference) between "E" and "J" (Divided Flow) type shell and tube heat exchangers?

Where can I find a good, online design handbook for shell and tube heat exchangers?

What is a good method of minimizing shell side pressure drop in a shell and tube exchanger?

Are there any alternatives to scraping a shell and tube if a capacity increase will make the pressure drop across the exchanger too large?

Are some heat transfer services more prone to tube vibration that others for a shell and tube exchanger?

What are some of the consequences of an undersized kettle type reboiler?

What are some good strategies for curing tube vibration in shell and tube exchangers?

Is there a quick rule-of-thumb to estimate a gas side heat transfer rate inside the tubes of a shell and tube heat exchanger?

What factors go into designing the vapor space of kettle type reboiler?

Are shell and tube exchangers using 3/4" tubes always cheaper that an exchanger with 1" tubes?

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