The overall efficiency of a fossil or nuclear power plant is strongly influenced by the performance of its condenser(s). Poor condenser performance results in thermodynamic losses and thus reduces the profitability of the power plant. Another important factor is the condenser’s operating reliability. In the worst case, the entire water/steam cycle could be damaged by corrosion effects triggered by condenser problems.
Upgrading the condenser by implementing optimized tube bundle design and tube material to achieve and sustain low condenser pressure improves utilization of the thermal potential in the water/steam cycle.
Siemens can offer the following products for upgrading and modernizing your condenser:
- Tube bundle replacement
- Tube bundle optimization
- Tube replacement with new material
- Continuous tube cleaning system
- Optimization of air removal and evacuation system
- Erosion protection sleeves
- Cooling water system analysis and optimization
Condenser upgrades help to reduce maintenance expenditures and promote increased revenue through:
- Reduced condenser pressure – increased output and efficiency of the steam turbine
- Increased condenser operating reliability and reduced forced outages
- Reduced cooling water in-leakage and air ingress
- Reduced condenser tube corrosion
- Reduced bio-fouling and improved cleanliness factor
- Avoided corrosion effects in the water/steam cycle