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petroleum equipment design / August 23, 2021

Advantages and Disadvantages of Condensers

Advantages ·         Easy to install. ·         Requires no water. ·         Condensing medium, air, will not freeze. Disadvantages ·         As water condenses, it has the risk of freezing at low operating temperatures. ·         Adequate supply of fresh air required. ·         Fan may be loud in large operations. ·         Changes in air temperature may cause the condensing pressures to fluctuate.

Advantages

·         Easy to install.

·         Requires no water.

·         Condensing medium, air, will not freeze.

Disadvantages

·         As water condenses, it has the risk of freezing at low operating temperatures.

·         Adequate supply of fresh air required.

·         Fan may be loud in large operations.

·         Changes in air temperature may cause the condensing pressures to fluctuate.