surface condenser

American  

noun

1. a device condensing steam or vapor by passing it over a cool surface.

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surface condenser British  

noun

1. a steam condenser usually associated with a steam turbine in which the steam is condensed on the surface of tubes through which water is passed Compare jet condenser

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Etymology

Origin of surface condenser

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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surface condenser

The reason for this is that there is generally some air mixed with the steam in a surface condenser, which greatly retards the condensation.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

A surface condenser consists of a cast iron shell or chamber forming the back of the engine frame.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

In a general sense, fresh water is obtained from sea water by simply generating steam from the sea water, passing the said steam through a surface condenser, and filtering the resulting water.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 492, June 6, 1885 by Various

The surface condenser remains as it was ten years ago, with scarcely a detail altered.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881 by Various

The water in the hot well of a surface condenser is usually kept at a temperature of about 100° Fahrenheit.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua