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Surface Condenser.
Surface Condenser - as a noun
A heat exchanger which converts steam from its gaseous to its liquid state at a pressure below atmospheric pressure.
Example: "In thermal power plants, the purpose of a surface condenser is to condense the exhaust steam from a steam turbine to obtain maximum efficiency, and also to convert the turbine exhaust steam into pure water (referred to as steam condensate) so that it may be reused in the steam generator or boiler as boiler feed water."
Example Sentences
"The power plant used a surface condenser to cool the steam and convert it back into water."
"The surface condenser is an important component in a refrigeration system."
"A surface condenser helps to increase the efficiency of a steam turbine."
"The surface condenser in the air conditioning unit helps to remove heat from the refrigerant."
"The surface condenser in the distillation process helps to separate the vapor into liquid and gas."
