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• If the condenser is located on the outside of the unit, the air cooled condenser can
provide the easiest arrangement. These types of condensers eject heat to the
outdoors and are simple to install.
• Most common uses for this condenser are domestic refrigerators, upright freezers
and in residential packaged air conditioning units. A great feature of the air cooled
condenser is they are very easy to clean. Since dirt can cause serious issues with
the condensers performance, it is highly recommended that these be kept clear of
dirt.
Water - cooled Condenser
• More pricey to install, these condensers are the more efficient type. Commonly
used for swimming pools and condensers piped for city water flow, these condensers
require regular service and maintenance.
• They also require a cooling tower to conserve water. To prevent corrosion and the
forming of algae, water cooled condensers require a constant supply of makeup water
along with water treatment.
Evaporative Condenser
• Least popular choice, they are used when either water supply is inadequate to
operate water cooled condenser or condensation temperature is lower that can
achieved by air cooled condenser.
• Evaporative condensers can be used inside or outside of a building and under
typical conditions, operate at a low condensing temperature.
Parts of Air-cooled Condenser
Parts of Water-cooled Condenser
Parts of Evaporative Condenser
Operation of
Air Cooled
Condenser
In thermal power plants (T), the steam
from the turbine exhaust flows into the
ACC where condensation occurs.
Then the condensate returns to the
boiler (B) in a closed loop. Since the
steam coming from the turbine is at a
low pressure, the ACC works at a
pressure close to a vacuum, and non-
condensable gases (G) are removed
continuously by an air evacuation
unit.
Operation of
Water Cooled
Condenser
Water circulates through the coils.
Refrigerant vapor is injected into the
shell. The hot vapor contacts the
cooler tubes and condenses. The
condensed vapor drains from the coils
and drops to the bottom of the tank or
shell. From there it is recirculated
through the refrigerated area by way
of the evaporator. In most cases,
placing chemicals into the water
cleans the unit. The chemicals have a
tendency to remove the deposits that
build up on the tubing walls.
Operation of
Evaporative
Condenser
The vapor to be condensed is
circulated through a condensing
coil, which is continually wetted on
the outside by a recirculating water
system. Air is pulled over the coil,
causing a small portion of the
recirculating water to evaporate.
The evaporation removes heat from
the vapor in the coil, causing it to
condense.
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