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What does a condenser do in a reflux?

What does a condenser do in a reflux?

The role of a condenser here is to cool down the generated vapours and convert them back into the liquid form. The liquid component is then sent back to the boiler. So the reflux condenser purpose is to stop the loss of solvent, thereby increasing the reaction time over which the flask can be heated.

What is reflux ring in a condenser?

A “reflux ring” is the upper limit of where hot vapors are actively condensing. With some solutions (e.g. aqueous solution), the reflux ring is obvious with easily visible droplets in the condenser (Figures 1.64 a+b).

How does a reflux water condenser work?

Reflux involves heating the chemical reaction for a specific amount of time, while continually cooling the vapour produced back into liquid form, using a condenser. The vapours produced above the reaction continually undergo condensation, returning to the flask as a condensate.

What is reflux ring in a condenser and why it should be kept low?

It is the ring of vapors condensing inside a condenser. Keeping it low is to prevent losing solvent, due to evaporation b.

How to elevate your bed for acid reflux?

How Far to Incline a Bed for Reflux. Acid reflux is a symptom of gastrophesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which is characterized by severe and frequent reflux episodes. Elevating the upper body to 11 inches has been shown to reduce reflux episodes, lessen the time acid stays in contact with the esophagus and decrease reflux symptoms overall.

When do you use a reflux condenser?

A reflux condenser, also called a vent condenser or knockback condenser, is a vertical tube-side condenser in which the vapor flows upward, as indicated in Figure 11.7. These units are typically used when relatively small amounts of light components are to be separated from a vapor mixture.

How does reflux condenser work in a PWR?

Reflux condenser mode is a cooling mechanism that could occur in a PWR usually in defined phases of small-break LOCA (SBLOCA) (Pretel, 1997). At a reduced inventory vapor is produced in the core and flows through the hot leg to SG U-tubes where it can condense, fall back to the vessel, and help cool the core.

Where does the vapor go in a reflux condenser?

At a reduced inventory vapor is produced in the core and flows through the hot leg to SG U-tubes where it can condense, fall back to the vessel, and help cool the core. The secondary side of the SG has to be active (or at least full of water) to provide the condensing capability.

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