Efficient Condenser Operation

Tube Fouling and Blockages Explain how condenser tube fouling and blockages affect condenser vacuum, heat rate, and fuel consumption. Describe ways to recognize tube fouling and blockages. Describe ways to correct tube fouling and blockages. Air In-Leakage Explain how air leakage into a condenser affects heat rate. Describe common causes of air in-leakage. Describe methods that can be used to detect air in-leakage. Describe responses to air in-leakage. Circulating Water Problems Explain how circulating water flow and temperature problems affect heat rate. Describe causes of insufficient circulating water flow. Describe ways to recognize and correct insufficient circulating water flow. Describe causes of increased circulating water inlet temperature. Describe ways to recognize and respond to increased circulating water inlet temperature.