Steam condenser developments
Abstract
Factors determining condenser size and tube arrangement are reviewed, including steam side pressure drop; incondensible blanketing; effect of incondensibles on heat transfer; vent requirements; deaeration; condensate depression; cooling water velocity; tube material and diameter selection; fouling; and enhanced heat transfer tubes. Tube nest shapes and condenser concepts are described. Thermal design, and condenser acceptance testing are treated; field test results on "Church Window'' condensers are reported.
- Publication:
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In Von Karman Inst. for Fluid Dynamics Aerothermodyn. of Low Pressure Steam Turbines and Condensers
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983alps....2.....L
- Keywords:
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- Condensers (Liquefiers);
- Steam Turbines;
- Structural Design;
- Tube Heat Exchangers;
- Aeration;
- Condensates;
- Convective Heat Transfer;
- Cooling Systems;
- Performance Tests;
- Pressure Drop;
- Vents;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer