... 25 11 2008 Identified as one of the single largest energy loss factors in power generation stations, condensers are a potential source of either savings or increased expenditure, especially as fuel prices increase. The performance of the condensers can be adversely affected...

... 28 10 2008 Maintaining clean condenser tubes is of vital importance for reliable, efficient power generation. Two major problems result from substances on the interior of tube surfaces: (1) Loss of heat transfer, and (2) Under-deposit corrosion. Internal tube fouling is nearly always...

... 28 10 2008 The electric power generated in a steam-power plant depends on condenser pressure. Plant performance personnel are frequently called upon to predict effects on megawatts generated and plant heat rate as condenser circumstances vary. The flow rate of circulating water...

... 07 10 2008 The two most common condenser tube problems faced by chemists are internal tube fouling and tube failure. Fouling can have a major impact on power station generating efficiency and capacity, and tube leaks can seriously impact unit availability and reliability. Fundamental...

... condenser tubes, tube samples with various defects will be examined utilizing one, two, three and four frequencies. Defect acquisition rates will also be varied and the results reported. The information is useful for determining the number of frequencies required for an effective eddy current test...