Out of the following four assumptions used in the derivation of the equation for LMTD [LMTD = (?t1 ?t2)/ln(?t1/?t2)], which one is subject to the largest deviation in practice ?

A. Constant specific heat

B. No partial phase change in the system

C. Constant overall heat transfer co-efficient.

D. Constant rate of fluid flow

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