Novel Patterned Surfaces for Improved Condenser Performance in Power Plants
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA (United States)
In this project, we seek to improve the thermoelectric power plant performance through engi-neered nonwetting condenser tube surface designs that can enhance heat transfer performance by: (1) promoting dropwise condensation of the steam on the shell side and eliminating flooding of the surface structure by maintaining low droplet adhesion, thus increasing condensation heat transfer coefficient; (2) deterring fouling and corrosion, thereby reducing fouling resistance and improving heat transfer; (3) possibly reducing drag and increasing convective heat transfer inside coolant tubes; and (4) reducing the number of tubes, coolant water usage, and levelized cost of condenser.
- Research Organization:
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FE0031556
- OSTI ID:
- 1854660
- Report Number(s):
- DE-FE0031556-Final-Report
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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