Is there any type of heat exchanger that can directly separate liquid condensate from gas inside the heat exchanger itself?
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Is there any type of heat exchanger that can directly separate liquid condensate from gas inside the heat exchanger itself?
The separation of liquid droplets from gas, as mentioned by the original poster, can be achieved by incorporating the appropriate functional modules within the equipment. In actual industrial processes, where the medium exists in a gas-liquid phase, separation of liquid droplets from gas occurs to varying degrees. However, since the focus of the equipment’s functions differs, there are significant variations in their naming. Steam-water separators or steam generators can both perform heating (heat exchange) as well as the separation of liquid droplets from gas. Although their primary function is separation, they are still essentially heat exchangers. Therefore, as long as there is a requirement in the process, the heat exchanger desired by the poster definitely exists :)
I think it’s possible to do it, but I don’t know what it’s called
I’m not aware of the specific operating conditions described by the original poster; I have designed many such heat exchange + separation integrated units for compressor aftercoolers, and there are also numerous examples of condensation and recovery systems for organic solvent exhaust gases. Those who are interested can contact me through my signature.
My graphite condenser has a vapor-liquid separator at its lower part. Communication
What pressure difference is required in the gas phase for this condenser?