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Condenser leakage using BEAMA

Condenser leakage using BEAMA

Condenser leakage using BEAMA

(OP)
Hi All....   first time user here.

There is a method of estimating condenser air leakage based solely on the LBS/HR. load to the condenser.  It is an empirical formula, tends to be conservative at small sizes.

Can anyone refresh my memory.  Last time I used it was about 4 years ago and don't have my notes...

Thanks.

RE: Condenser leakage using BEAMA

The HEI values for air inleakage are based on lb/hr flow, and per opening to the condenser.  They are fairly conservative numbers.

RMW

RE: Condenser leakage using BEAMA

BigL, some fairly simple measurements on your extraction gases will tell you a lot.
If you want an idea of what the limits should be look at the ASME PTC-12.2 for condensers.  It gives limits that you should be below before you embark on prefromance testing.

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