Proceedings: Condenser technology conference

Conference · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:5488041

Tsou, J L ^[1]; Mussalli, Y G ^[2]

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1. ed.; Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)
2. comp.; Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., Boston, MA (United States)

Seam surface condenser and associated systems performance strongly affects availability and heat rate in nuclear and fossil power plants. Thirty-six papers presented at a 1990 conference discuss research results, industry experience, and case histories of condenser problems and solutions. This report contains papers on life extension, performance improvement, corrosion and failure analysis, fouling prevention, and recommendation for future R D. The information represents recent work on condenser problems and solutions to improve the procurement, operation, and maintenance functions of power plant personnel. Several key points follow: A nuclear and a fossil power plant report show that replacing titanium tube bundles improves condenser availability and performance. One paper reports 10 years of experience with enhanced heat transfer tubes in utility condensers. The newly developed enhanced condenser tubes could further improve condensing heat transfer. A new resistance summation method improves the accuracy of condenser performance prediction, especially for stainless steel and titanium tubed condensers. Several papers describe improved condenser fouling monitoring techniques, including a review of zebra mussel issues.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States); Stone and Webster Engineering Corp., Boston, MA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: EPRI; Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5488041
• Report Number(s): EPRI-GS-7349; CONF-9009230--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
200104* -- Fossil-Fueled Power Plants-- Components
22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
220200 -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Components & Accessories
42 ENGINEERING
420200 -- Engineering-- Facilities
Equipment
& Techniques
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CONDENSERS
CORROSION
ENERGY TRANSFER
FAILURE MODE ANALYSIS
FLUID MECHANICS
FOSSIL-FUEL POWER PLANTS
FOULING
HEAT TRANSFER
HYDRAULICS
MAINTENANCE
MECHANICS
MEETINGS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
PERFORMANCE
POWER PLANTS
STEAM CONDENSERS
SYSTEM FAILURE ANALYSIS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
VAPOR CONDENSERS