Why is the “U” shape used in the condensate drain pipe of the turbine jet ejector condenser?
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Why is the “U” shape used in the condensate drain pipe of the turbine jet ejector condenser?
It’s very simple: it involves creating a liquid seal, using the level of the liquid to balance the internal pressure, which allows for automatic drainage
This is indeed a liquid seal, which uses the level of the liquid to seal off steam and maintain the vacuum level in the condenser, thereby allowing the steam to do work more thoroughly and completely. The liquid seals in steam turbine condensers are generally of this kind