A stream of water flowing at 25 gpm must be cooled from 80°F to 70°F with chilled water at 50°F flowing at 20 gpm in a coaxial counterflow heat exchanger with an overall U-factor of 450 Btu/h⋅ft2⋅°F and 1.25 in. diameter inner tube. Calculate the required length of heat exchanger tubing.

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A stream of water flowing at 25 gpm must be cooled from 80°F to 70°F with chilled water at 50°F flowing at 20 gpm in a coaxial counterflow heat exchanger with an overall U-factor of 450 Btu/h⋅ft2⋅°F and 1.25 in. diameter inner tube. Calculate the required length of heat exchanger tubing.
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