There are various types of air pump used in condensers: 1. Reciprocating Piston or Bucket Pump 2. Rotary Dry Air Pump 3. Steam Operated Air Ejector 4. Water Jet Pumps 5. Steam Jet Air Ejector 6. Modern Air Ejector Plant. Type # 1. Reciprocating Piston or Bucket Pump: This is a reciprocating piston or bucket pump known as Edward's pump. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Condenser:- 1. Function of Condenser 2. Type of Condensers 3. Reasons for Inefficiency 4. Air Leakage 5. Measurement of Vacuum 6. Effect of Air 7. Methods for Obtaining Maximum Vacuum 8. Vacuum Efficiency 9. Coefficient of Performance or Efficiency. Contents: Function of Condenser Type of Condensers Reasons for Inefficiency in Surface Condenser [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction- Necessity of Condensers 2. Classification of Steam Condensers 3. Sources of Air 4. Condenser Vacuum 5. Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure 6. Vacuum Efficiency 7. Condenser Efficiency 8. Cooling Water Requirements 9. Capacity of Air Extraction Pumps 10. Function of Cooling Towers. Contents: Introduction- Necessity of Condensers Classification of Steam Condensers [...]