Water Cooled Condenser SWCC

The vapor condenser is primarily designed and manufactured as a shell-and-tube heat exchanger. In this system, hot or saturated steam enters the shell and comes into contact with the cold walls of the tubes through which cool water flows. This water flow is typically generated by a cooling tower.

The tubes in this product are usually made of stainless steel. To enhance heat exchange efficiency, these tubes are finned on the outside and grooved on the inside to minimize scaling caused by water deposits.

The heat from the incoming steam flow is transferred through the tube walls to the cool water flowing inside the tubes. Eventually, the heated water returns to the cooling tower, where it is cooled back to the required temperature.

Using plate heat exchangers instead of this type of condenser is not common because the water exiting the cooling tower (in an open circuit) is often impure. The narrow spacing between the plates in plate heat exchangers can easily lead to blockages due to scaling, significantly reducing the condenser’s efficiency.

Applications of Vapor Condensers

The applications of this product can be evaluated in three main areas:

1. Air Conditioning:
   One of the most common uses of this type of condenser is in water-cooled compression chillers and absorption chillers . However, such systems are typically limited to climates with low humidity.
   • Application in Compression and Absorption Chillers
2. Refrigeration:
   This product is widely used in cold storage facilities and freezing tunnels , available in various capacities. Water-cooled condensers are integrated into condensing units that supply the refrigerant (freon or ammonia) required by air evaporators in cold storage systems.
   • Application in Condensing Units for Above-Zero Cold Storage
3. Industrial Cooling:
   In many industrial processes, such as petrochemical plants, sulfuric acid production lines, etc., a significant amount of water vapor is generated. To enable its reuse, this vapor must be condensed. Using vapor condensers , including water-cooled types, provides the conditions necessary for recovering water vapor present in production lines.

Industrial Water-Cooled Condenser (Vapor Condenser)

In locations near rivers or close to the sea, the use of vapor condensers, especially for industrial purposes, is very common. This is because a substantial amount of water resources are readily available, allowing the necessary thermal capacity to be created in the condenser without significant water or electricity consumption. However, due to the high impurity and corrosive nature of seawater, it is essential to use tubes made of 90% copper and 10% nickel in the construction of the condenser.

Features of scorefrigeration’s Water-Cooled Condenser SWCC

• Capacity Range: From 3.5 to 10 tons of refrigeration.
• Tubes: Made of 3/8-inch copper with internal grooves to enhance efficiency.
• Compressors: Equipped with scroll compressors (Copeland/Danfoss).
• Fans: Axial fans with internal overload protection and IP54 protection class.
• Fins: Advanced epoxy-coated aluminum fins, available in blue or gold, resistant to corrosion.
• Refrigerant Compatibility: Compatible with refrigerants R22, R407c, R404a, and R134a.
• Evaporator: Stainless steel chamber for water storage.
• Warranty: 36 months from the date of delivery.