On the cooling of chlorosilane vapor
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Is there any basis for choosing between tubular or shell-and-tube configuration for the chlorosilane gas as it passes through the condenser? Are there any special reasons for selecting a particular cooling medium? We use water and ethylene glycol.
The corrosive medium generally flows through the tube side, while the choice of cooling medium depends mainly on the operating conditions – specifically, on the temperature to which cooling is required. Energy optimization should be taken into account
It should be placed in the tube side, as chlorosilanes are corrosive when exposed to water; if they are placed in the shell side, corrosion of the condenser shell could lead to leaks, affecting production. Ethylene glycol can be used as a coolant to meet the requirements