A. Gives a higher shell side pressure drop
B. Gives a lower shell side pressure drop
C. Can pack more surface area into a shell of given diameter
D. None of these
Correct Answer: Gives a higher shell side pressure drop ✔
Last Updated: March 03, 2019
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