Blockage in vertical shell-and-tube condenser
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In a vertical shell-and-tube condenser, the gas phase flows through the tube side, while circulating chilled water flows through the shell side. Is it a problem if there is blockage of the inner tubes due to certain materials in the tube side? Is there any good way to clean it? I’ve tried rinsing, but it didn’t work.
It definitely has an impact on heat transfer; it should be cleaned. But your manager operates in the gas phase – so what can possibly condense or solidify? Try heating and purging with steam.