Is it better to operate with the condensate tank of the reboiler full? Or is the condensate tank designed to be operated with it full from the start?
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Dear masters, is it better to operate when the condensate tank of the reboiler is full? Or is the condensate tank designed to be operated with it full from the start?
This mainly relates to the temperature of the condensate water (which corresponds to a certain saturated pressure) as well as the backpressure on the condensate water. The design cannot take into account full-tank operation; typically, the liquid level is around 50%. One of the condensate tanks in our reboiler operates at a full liquid level throughout the year, yet it still meets the requirements. The main reason for this is that the reboiler was sized too large, or the operating load is relatively low compared to the design specifications, so such a large heat exchange area is not necessary.
Okay, I understand, master. In our plant, the condensate tanks of both the regenerator and the stripper reboilers are operated at full capacity, and there is no issue of pressure buildup