A PROPOSED DESIGN FOR THE CORRECTION OF FOULING IN CONDENSERS

                                                                                  ABSTRACT The two most common condenser tube problems faced by industrial users are internal tube fouling and tube failure. Fouling can have a major impact on the generating efficiency or the capacity of the condenser while the tube leaks or failure can seriously impact unit availability and reliability. Fundamental understanding of the root cause(s) of these issues and their alleviation is essential to resolving these problems and/or preventing their future occurrence.

TABLE OF CONTENTSCONTENTS PAGESTitle page…………………………………………………………………………..iDedication…………………………………………………………………………iiAcknowledgement………………………………………………………………...iiiTable of contents…………………………………………………………………..ivAbstract……………………………………………………………………………viCHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………1CHAPTER TWO2.0 LITERATURE SURVEY (condensation in the olden days)………………………………32.1 Operation principle of a condenser………………………………………………………..52.2 Components of the condenser……………………………………………………………...6CHAPTER THREE3.0 Fouling in condenser and condenser tube failure……………………………………………113.1 categories of condenser tube failures………………………………………………………..113.2 Fouling………………………………………………………………………...133.3 Types of Fouling………………………………………………………………13CHAPTER FOUR4.0 Fouling Removal………………………………….........................................174.1 Fouling prevention…………………………………………………………..194.2 Condenser tube failure correction…………………………………………...204.3 Prevention and avoidance of condenser tube failure………………………..20CHAPTER FIVE5.0 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………215.1 Recommendation……………………………………………………………..21REFERENCE……………………………………………………………………21