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PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION AND
MEASURES TO IMPROVE IT
FUNCTIONS OF CONDENSER:
To provide lowest economic heat rejection
temperature for the steam. Thus saving on
steam required per unit of electricity.
To convert exhaust steam to water for reuse
thus saving on feed water requirement.
De aeration of make up water introduced in the
condenser.
To form a convenient point for introducing
make up water.
TYPE OF CONDENSER:
• Tube plates
• Water tubes
• Water box
• Tube sealing
• Support springs
Condenser shell
In a shell, the inspection doors & windows
are made for routine checking. The main shell
is fabricated of mild steel plate in sections
which are joined together for final assembly at
site by welding
Tube plates
Main function of tube plates is to
avoid vibrations of tubes during all operating
conditions including HP/LP bypass operations.
Two end plates & six supporting plates are
located inside the lower body of the condenser.
Water tubes
The tube bundle is the most critical part of
the condensers at least as far as plant
performance is concerned. The primary
purpose of the tubes is to achieve a high
overall heat transfer coefficient while keeping
condensate & including water apart.
Water box
It acts as a surge of water for CW
tubes. Air locking in CW tubes can be cleared
through the vents in box. It facilitates tube
cleaning.
Tube sealing
Tube sealing is done to avoid
water leakage to steam space from water box
side.
Support springs
The condensers are generally
supported on springs which allows movement
of the condenser during operations.
MATERIALS FOR CONDENSER TUBES: