What are the advantages and disadvantages of condenser?

Answer 1

A condenser is a device which condenses the steam at the exhaust of turbine. Condensers are classified in to two types.Such as

(1) Jet condenser

(2) Surface condenser

It serves important functions. Such as

1. The condenser enables the recovery and recirculation of pure feed water into the plant. Thus,

(i)The cost of water softening plant is reduced and

(ii) It also saves the cost of fresh water to be supplied to the boiler.