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We would like to increase the cooling water flow to a tower con- point of the pump? Do we really need the balancing orifices?
denser (heat exchanger A in Figure 1) from 2,900 gpm to the ex- Send us your comments, suggestions or solutions for this
changer nameplate rating of 4,500 gpm. A review of the files shows question by July 10, 2015. Well include as many of them as pos-
the heat exchangers and control valves have plenty of capacity. In sible in the August 2015 issue and all on ChemicalProcessing.
fact, we are concerned that so many of our heat exchangers are com. Send visuals a sketch is fine. E-mail us at ProcessPuz-
oversized. Were also looking at ways to reduce the recirculation zler@putman.net or mail to Process Puzzler, Chemical Process-
flow and pressure losses caused by the balancing orifices we ing, 1501 E. Woodfield Rd., Suite 400N, Schaumburg, IL 60173.
may be able to re-use the pump if we can eliminate some of this Fax: (630) 467-1120. Please include your name, title, location
flow and the pressure losses caused by the balancing orifices. and company affiliation in the response. And, of course, if you
Do you think we can increase heat exchanger A to its nominal have a process problem youd like to pose to our readers, send
flow rate? What will this entail? Will this affect the best operating it along and well be pleased to consider it for publication.
Figure 1. Plant wants to increase flow to top heat exchanger (A) to rated flow.
vacuum if you are condensing at 42 psig. What is Tube-side relief valve. Im not familiar with the
the chest pressure in the exchanger? If you are pull- 77% rule. If the relief valve is not relieving, Im
ing a vacuum and the exchanger is not designed not sure what part it will play in tube failure. You
for vacuum or you do not have a vacuum breaker may want to check to see if it is leaking by. Im
on the exchanger, this could be creating a problem. not sure how much would have to be leaking by
Perhaps you dont need that much energy/heat to cause a problem.
transfer into the glycol stream. Propylene glycol degradation products. This may