Steam condenser
US6360543B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28B1/02
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steam condenser (1) which, relative to a steam turbine (2), is arranged at equal ground level and into which turbine steam flows in the horizontal direction through the condenser neck (3) has two or more modules (4a, 4b) in which the steam condenses on cooling tubes (10). The modules (4a, 4b) are, in accordance with the invention, separated by a defined intermediate space (7). The central, mutually facing module walls (9) are supported and connected to one another by connecting parts (8). This arrangement contributes to a defined stress distribution in the central module walls (9). In a particular embodiment, bypass conduits (20), which lead the steam from the boiler directly into the steam condenser (1) while bypassing the turbine (2), are arranged in the intermediate space (7). For this purpose, the bypass conduits (20) lead to a steam introduction appliance (21), which is arranged at the condenser neck (3) at the level of the intermediate space (7). Because of this positioning, the flow of the turbine steam (22) into the steam condenser (1) is not hindered.
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