Location of nozzle at U-bend

Specifies location of shellside nozzle relative to U-bend for U-tube bundles.

inlet nozzle at front head outlet nozzle location
inlet nozzle at rear head inlet nozzle location
At U-bend Does not have support plate
Before U-bend Incorporates full support plate at U-bend, no heat transfer or pressure drop
associated with U-bend
After U-bend Does not have support plate
Required: No
Units: None
Default: At U-bend
Xist uses this field only for TEMA E, J, and H shells with U-tube bundles. For all other shell types,
specify
the default value (At U-bend).

Diagrams of Shellside Nozzle Relative to U-Bend