Explore topic-wise MCQs in Heat Transfer Operations.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Heat Transfer Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

For the calculation of critical radius of insulation for a cylindrical tube, which of the following differentiation is correct?

A. ( frac{d( frac{K}{HR_2}+ln( frac{R_2}{R_1}))}{dR_1} ) = 0
B. ( frac{d( frac{K}{HR_1}+ln( frac{R_2}{R_1}))}{dR_2} ) = 0
C. ( frac{d( frac{K}{HR_2}+ln( frac{R_1}{R_2}))}{dR_1} ) = 0
D. ( frac{d( frac{K}{HR_2}+ln( frac{R_2}{R_1}))}{dR_2} ) = 0
Answer» E.
2.

What is critical thickness of insulation for a spherical insulator?

A. <sup>K</sup> <sub>H</sub>
B. ( frac{2K}{H} )
C. ( frac{4K}{H} )
D. <sup>H</sup> <sub>K</sub>
Answer» C. ( frac{4K}{H} )
3.

Which one of the following figures correctly shows the dotted line at the point of critical radius/ maximum heat transfer rate for a cylindrical tube wall?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12a.png"><img alt="Line at point of critical radius heat transfer rate for cylindrical tube wall - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246515" height="394" sizes="(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12a.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12a.png 567w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12a-300x208.png 300w" width="567"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12b.png"><img alt="Line at point of critical radius heat transfer rate for cylindrical tube wall - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246516" height="403" sizes="(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12b.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12b.png 565w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12b-300x214.png 300w" width="565"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12c.png"><img alt="Line at point of critical radius heat transfer rate for cylindrical tube wall - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246517" height="407" sizes="(max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12c.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12c.png 571w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12c-300x214.png 300w" width="571"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12d.png"><img alt="Line at point of critical radius heat transfer rate for cylindrical tube wall - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246518" height="402" sizes="(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12d.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12d.png 570w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12d-300x212.png 300w" width="570"/></a>
Answer» D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12d.png"><img alt="Line at point of critical radius heat transfer rate for cylindrical tube wall - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246518" height="402" sizes="(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12d.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12d.png 570w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q12d-300x212.png 300w" width="570"/></a>
4.

Recognize the correct heat transfer rate pattern for critical radius of insulation.

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11a.png"><img alt="The correct heat transfer rate pattern for critical radius of insulation - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246510" height="237" sizes="(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11a.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11a.png 342w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11a-300x208.png 300w" width="342"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11b.png"><img alt="The correct heat transfer rate pattern for critical radius of insulation - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246511" height="240" sizes="(max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11b.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11b.png 343w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11b-300x210.png 300w" width="343"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11c.png"><img alt="The correct heat transfer rate pattern for critical radius of insulation - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246512" height="248" sizes="(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11c.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11c.png 349w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11c-300x213.png 300w" width="349"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11d.png"><img alt="The correct heat transfer rate pattern for critical radius of insulation - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246513" height="241" sizes="(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11d.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11d.png 348w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11d-300x208.png 300w" width="348"/></a>
Answer» C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11c.png"><img alt="The correct heat transfer rate pattern for critical radius of insulation - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246512" height="248" sizes="(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11c.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11c.png 349w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q11c-300x213.png 300w" width="349"/></a>
5.

What is Critical radius of insulation?

A. The maximum radius that can allow heat transfer
B. The maximum heat transfer coefficient at a maximum possible radius
C. The radius at which maximum heat transfer rate is observed
D. The minimum radius at which maximum heat transfer rate is observed
Answer» D. The minimum radius at which maximum heat transfer rate is observed
6.

What is the critical radius of insulation for a cylindrical wall?

A. ( frac{K}{H} )
B. ( frac{4K}{H} )
C. ( frac{K}{4H} )
D. ( frac{H}{K} )
Answer» B. ( frac{4K}{H} )
7.

When we want to heat a stream of liquid by Steam, we usually keep removing the condensate from the surface of the tube.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

When we want to heat a stream of liquid by Steam, and the steam may condense into liquid. Then which of the following is best suited?

A. Steam on the side with the fins
B. Steam on the side with the fins and condensate drainage
C. Steam on the side with the fins and a brush to remove the condensate film from surface
D. Steam on the tube with the fins on inner surface of the tube passing through a pool of cooling liquid
Answer» D. Steam on the tube with the fins on inner surface of the tube passing through a pool of cooling liquid
9.

How many Heat Exchangers can be classified on the basis of phase change of the fluids?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
10.

In which one of the following, Heat transfer takes place without any Conduction or Convection?

A. Condenser
B. Recuperators
C. Cooling tower
D. Shell and Tube HE
Answer» D. Shell and Tube HE
11.

Which is the correct temperature regime for combined Conduction and Natural Convection through a conducting wall?

A. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/heat-transfer-operations-interview-questions-answers-q2a.png"><img alt="Temperature regime for combined Conduction &amp; Natural Convection - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-249716" height="247" sizes="(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/heat-transfer-operations-interview-questions-answers-q2a.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/heat-transfer-operations-interview-questions-answers-q2a.png 338w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/heat-transfer-operations-interview-questions-answers-q2a-300x219.png 300w" width="338"/></a>
B. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2b.png"><img alt="Temperature regime for combined Conduction &amp; Natural Convection - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246505" height="233" sizes="(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2b.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2b.png 345w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2b-300x203.png 300w" width="345"/></a>
C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2c.png"><img alt="Temperature regime for combined Conduction &amp; Natural Convection - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246506" height="299" sizes="(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2c.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2c.png 434w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2c-300x207.png 300w" width="434"/></a>
D. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2d.png"><img alt="Temperature regime for combined Conduction &amp; Natural Convection - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246507" height="246" sizes="(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2d.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2d.png 357w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2d-300x207.png 300w" width="357"/></a>
Answer» C. <a href="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2c.png"><img alt="Temperature regime for combined Conduction &amp; Natural Convection - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-246506" height="299" sizes="(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2c.png" srcset="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2c.png 434w, https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/heat-transfer-operations-questions-answers-combined-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-q2c-300x207.png 300w" width="434"/></a>
12.

In a Heat Exchanger, heat cannot be transferred by all the three means, that is Conduction, Convection and Radiation simultaneously.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False