Research on Variable Operating Characteristics of Condenser Considering Vacuum Tightness

Abstract

Abstract Considering the effect of vacuum tightness on the performance of condensers, the influence of various operating parameters on condenser pressure and terminal difference was studied by establishing a calculation model of variable operating conditions of condensers. The results show that the change of heat load has a greater impact on the vacuum, and the effect is more pronounced when the initial temperature of the cooling water is higher. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly control the internal leakage of the valve, reasonably adjust the steam parameters of the shaft seal, and minimize the additional heat load on the condenser. The cooling water flow and initial temperature directly affect the condenser vacuum and have a greater impact. The initial temperature of the cooling water is not easy to control. When the initial temperature is high, most power plants use a method of increasing the flow to increase the condenser vacuum. The cleaning coefficient and air leakage have a great impact on the quality of the vacuum. Therefore, regular operation of the rubber ball cleaning system and timely vacuum leak detection are necessary measures to ensure the vacuum of the unit, which can effectively improve the economic efficiency of the unit.