Which outcome reduces heat transfer efficiency in a shell and tube heat exchanger when mineral deposits accumulate?

💡 Explanation

When mineral deposits accumulate, thermal resistance increases because added layers impede conduction of heat through the tube walls, leading to reduce heat transfer efficiency. Therefore resistance increases, rather than fluid velocities reducing or pressure dropping which are separate, though related, phenomena.

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