The thickest deposit of scale in a flash...

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The thickest deposit of scale in a flash evaporator is most likely to occur in the tubes of the __________.

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The thickest deposit of scale in a flash evaporator is most likely to occur in the tubes of the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Location in the system where seawater is hottest just before flashing • How temperature affects scale (calcium carbonate, etc.) formation • Difference between where water boils/evaporates and where it condenses or is cooled

💭 Think About

• Trace the path of the seawater through a flash evaporator and identify where its temperature is highest for the longest time before pressure is dropped • Think about where minerals in seawater are most likely to come out of solution and stick to metal surfaces • Compare the temperatures and functions of the four listed components to see which is most prone to scale

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which component handles hottest seawater on the high-pressure side • Confirm which parts are condensing or cooling rather than heating • Verify which component is in direct contact with seawater brine, not just fresh distillate