Abstract
The on-line Automatic Tube Cleaning
Systems (ATCS) for condensers and heat
exchangers provide a positive means for
automatic cleaning on a continuous
basis, while the exchanger or condenser
remains "on stream" and at its full
operating potential.
Condenser tube fouling contributes up to
50% of the total condenser tube heat
transfer resistance. This fouling
results in reduced heat exchanger
performance, reduced production,
increased operational cost, increased
back pressure, increased tube failure
and increased maintenance. In this
paper the two types of on-line cleaning
systems, i.e. the Brush and Basket and
the Sponge Rubber Ball type for various
industrial applications will be
discussed. Case studies will be used to
demonstrate the actual plant operating
and maintenance cost savings from these
systems.
Someah, K. (1991). Automatic Tube Cleaning Systems for Condensers and Heat Exchangers. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /92217.