A detailed & proper understanding of the main components that comprise a Steam Surface Condenser is absolutely essential when designing an effective maintenance regime. This Paper provides a breakdown for each of the main components, including typical ancillary items, which should be incorporated into visual inspections, and routine testing, when developing an effective maintenance regime for Steam Surface Condensers. Topics cover recommended inspection criteria for the main and ancillary components as well as proposed testing methods. Examples of known component failure modes, suggested repairs, replacements, modifications & upgrades are also included for reference. Implementation of an effective maintenance regime can help to ensure design performance is maintained. Often, it can even lead to improvements in unit availability and overall long term reliability; which in turn can result in tangible reductions in operating costs.
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2012 20th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering and the ASME 2012 Power Conference
July 30–August 3, 2012
Anaheim, California, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Nuclear Engineering Division
- Power Division
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978-0-7918-4496-0
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Recommended Practices for the Development of an Effective Steam Surface Condenser Maintenance Regime; Including Suggested Maintenance Solutions and Design Modifications That Can Improve Condenser Performance and Reliability
Darren M. Nightingale
Darren M. Nightingale
Thermal Engineering International, Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Darren M. Nightingale
Thermal Engineering International, Santa Fe Springs, CA
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ICONE20-POWER2012-54037, pp. 735-751; 17 pages
Published Online:
October 30, 2013
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Nightingale, DM. "Recommended Practices for the Development of an Effective Steam Surface Condenser Maintenance Regime; Including Suggested Maintenance Solutions and Design Modifications That Can Improve Condenser Performance and Reliability." Proceedings of the 2012 20th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering and the ASME 2012 Power Conference. Volume 2: Plant Systems, Structures, and Components; Safety and Security; Next Generation Systems; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems. Anaheim, California, USA. July 30–August 3, 2012. pp. 735-751. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54037
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