Air-cooled condenser

Overview
An induced-draft air-cooled condenser uses top-mounted fans to draw ambient air through the heat exchange coil, creating a uniform airflow and low outlet velocity to minimise hot-air recirculation and acoustic emissions.

Description
Top-mounted fans ensure consistent airflow through the coil, resulting in improved operational stability, reduced electrical consumption and lower mechanical vibrations. The design supports extended service life of rotating components and allows pre-assembly in workshop conditions to shorten on-site erection time.

Advantages

• Lower visual impact on site
• Reduced ground footprint of supporting columns
• Lower structural steel weight requirements
• Possibility of workshop pre-assembly to reduce on-site assembly time and costs
• Reduced need for temporary works (scaffolding/platforms)
• Lower overall investment costs

Technical specifications

• Type: Induced-draft air-cooled condenser with top-mounted fans
• Airflow: Fans draw air through the heat exchange coil to produce uniform flow and low outlet velocity
• Acoustic: Reduced noise levels compared with forced-draft configurations due to induced-draft layout
• Efficiency: Engineered to reduce electrical consumption and mechanical vibrations
• Durability: Fan arrangement extends service life of mechanical components
• Construction: Options for workshop pre-assembly to minimise on-site assembly time and costs
• Structural benefits: Reduced footprint and lower structural steel weight requirements
• Installation: Reduced requirement for temporary structures during erection