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Natural draft condenser

US8833082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Gweneal Vanden Borre · Etterbeek, BE
Michel Vouche · Marbais, BE
Marc Cornelis · Evergem, BE
Francis Badin · Binche, BE
Benoit Thiry · Brussels, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 1, 2011
Grant date	Sep 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/4935
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for condensing steam includes a steam supply duct, a supply riser, a supply manifold, a pair of condensing panels, a return manifold, and a condensate return. The steam supply duct is configured to convey steam from a steam generator. The supply riser is configured to convey steam from the steam supply duct. The supply manifold is configured to convey steam from the supply riser. The pair of condensing panels is configured to receive steam from the supply manifold. The supply manifold bifurcates with each bifurcation being configured to supply a respective condensing panel of the pair of condensing panels. The return manifold is configured to receive condensate from the pair of condensing panels. The condensate return duct is configured to convey condensate from the return manifold to the steam generator.

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