Tag: water chemistry
Impact of Humidity on Cooling Tower Performance
A cooling tower in a power plant is used to remove heat from condenser cooling water by transferring it to the atmosphere through the process of evaporation.The efficiency of this process is affected by the humidity levels in the surrounding air.Understanding how humidity affects cooling tower efficiency is vital forRead More
Turbine exit pressure vs condenser back pressure
The LP (Low-Pressure) turbine exit pressure, which is measured at the exhaust flange, may not be the same as the condenser backpressure. Let’s break down these two concepts: While these two pressures are related and connected in a power plant’s steam cycle, they are not necessarily the same. The pressureRead More
High pressure feed water heater
A high-pressure feedwater heater is a type of heat exchanger used in steam power plants to preheat the feedwater supplied to the boiler. The feedwater heater receives high-pressure water from the turbine condenser and transfers the heat to the feedwater coming from the pump before it enters the boiler. TheRead More
Condensate Extraction Pump
A condenser extraction pump is a type of pump used in power plants to remove the condensed steam from the condenser and pump it back into the boiler. It is also known as a condensate extraction pump. In a power plant, the steam that is generated in the boiler isRead More
Sacrificing anode in condenser
A sacrificing anode is a device that can be installed in a condenser to protect it from corrosion. Corrosion is a common problem in condensers, as the cooling water can contain dissolved oxygen and other corrosive substances that can cause damage to the condenser tubes and other components. A sacrificingRead More