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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

heat

Heat exchange tubes are used for transferring heat from the hot pressurized coolant in the tube to the water outside.

Is the above correct?
Thanks.
  

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It's fine. I would have written ... are used to transfer heat ...

— CalifJim

  • It's fine.
  • I would have written ...
  • are used to transfer heat ...
  • CJ
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It's fine.
I would have written ... are used to transfer heat ...
CJ
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May I ask why "in the tube" and not "in the tubeS"?
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I don't know. I just checked the grammar. I don't know anything about the technology you're referring to. I thought it could be some other tube.
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CalifJim I thought it could be some other tube.
HAHA... No. I
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I thought it was fine and unambiguous, and was surprised to hear you ask. You used plural tubes to describe the aparatus and a singular tube to describe the concept. I think that's a normal way to approach it. It would also be okay to stick with plural, but I think the switch is natural. - A.
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Plural vs Singular has always been my biggest headache. I think I know what you're saying. Thanks, Avangi.
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I agree with Avangi. The switch from plural to singular actually escaped my notice. It seemed fine. I don't see any need to rephrase (except as suggested earlier).

CJ
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