Induced draft air-cooled condenser
US11150036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B39/04
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Air-cooled condensers and air-cooled condenser streets for condensing exhaust steam from a turbine are disclosed. An example air-cooled condenser street includes one or more rows of V-shaped heat exchangers. Each row includes a main steam manifold to introduce exhaust steam into tube bundles that are placed in an inclined position such that condensate formed in the bundles flows back by gravitation to the main steam manifold. Top steam manifolds are connected to the upper end of respectively each of the tube bundles of the air-cooled condenser street. The series of parallel top steam manifolds are forming a support assembly for supporting one or more fan decks. The fan decks support a plurality of fans to induce an air draft in the V-shaped heat exchangers.
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