Precautions to be taken in use of condensers

• Vapours should be passed through the shell only.
• Maximum pressure of coolant should be 2.7 bars.
• Adequate flow of coolant should be used.
• Steam should not be used in coils.
• Coolant should not be heated to boiling point.
• Coolant control valve should be turned slowly.
• Coolant should be allowed to drain freely.
• Brine can be used in coils in a closed circuit.
• Water main should be connected with flexible hose.
• Ensure no freezing of water remaining in the coils.
• Condensers should be mounted verically only.
• Condensers can be mounted in series to provide larger surface area.

METHODS OF USE

Vapours from Bottom
This method is simple to install over a reactor. However, this results in condensate returning substantially at its condensing temperature. In this method care must be taken that condensate is not excessive that it can lead to "logging" the coils and create back pressure in the system. Generally a reflux divider is used below the condenser to take out the distillate.




Vapours from Top
This method produce a cool condensate using the entire cooling surface area. this method should be used where the condensate can lead to "logging" of coils.