US4434620A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Condensation system for power plant
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
•
Filing: 1982-06-29
•
Granted: 1984-03-06
•
Expires: 2002-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A condensation system for use in a power plant including a steam generator and steam turbine comprises at least one side stream condenser. The side stream condenser defines therein first and second hot wells with the first hot well receiving therein condensate produced by condensing steam exhausted from the steam turbine. A condensate pump device forcibly delivers the condensate through a condensate feed line having one end thereof connected to the first hot well and the other end communicating with the second hot well. A first purification device is provided in the condensate feed line to remove impurities from the condensate flowing therethrough. A main condensate pump device forcibly delivers the condensate through a main condensate feed line having one end thereof communicating with the condensate feed line and the other end connected to the steam generator. A second purification device is provided in the main condensate feed line downstream of the main condensate pump device, for removing impurities from the condensate introduced into the steam generator through the main condensate feed line.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Ishimaru
- 👤 Yoji Nagai
- 👤 Toyohiko Masuda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:34
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22D; F22D11/00; F22D11/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A condensation system for use in a power plant including a steam generator and a steam turbine, comprising: at least one side stream condenser defining therein first and second hot wells, said first hot well receiving therein condensate produced by condensing steam exhausted from said steam turbine; a condensate feed line having one end thereof connected to said first hot well and the other end communicating with said second hot well; condensate pump means provided in said condensate feed line for forcibly delivering the condensate through said condensate feed line from said first hot well; first purification means provided in said condensate feed line for removing impurities from the condensate flowing through said condensate feed line; a main condensate feed line having one end thereof communicating with said condensate feed line and the other end connected to said steam generator; main condensate pump means provided in said main condensate feed line for forcibly delivering the condensate through said main condensate feed line; and second purification means provided in said main condensate feed line downstream of said main condensate pump means for removing impurities from the condensate flowing through said main condensate feed line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A condensation system for use in a power plant including a steam generator and a steam turbine, comprising: at least one side stream condenser defining therein first and second hot wells, said first hot well receiving therein condensate produced by condensing steam exhausted from said steam turbine; a condensate feed line having one end thereof connected to said first hot well and the other end communicating with said second hot well; condensate pump means provided in said condensate feed line for forcibly delivering the condensate through said condensate feed line from said first hot well; first purification means provided in said condensate feed line for removing impurities from the condensate flowing through said condensate feed line; a main condensate feed line having one end thereof communicating with said condensate feed line and the other end connected to said steam generator; main condensate pump means provided in said main condensate feed line for forcibly delivering the condensate through said main condensate feed line; and second purification means provided in said main condensate feed line downstream of said main condensate pump means for removing impurities from the condensate flowing through said main condensate feed line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A condensation system defined in claim 1, wherein said first purification means is disposed downstream of said condensate pump means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A condensation system defined in claim 2, further comprising a gland-steam condenser provided in said condensate feed line downstream of said first purification means for condensing steam enclosed within gland portions of said steam generator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A condensation system defined in claim 3, further comprising an air-withdrawer provided in said condensate feed line downstream of said first purification for condensing steam utilized to withdraw incondensable gas out of said side stream condenser.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A condensation system defined in claim 4, wherein said gland-steam condenser and said air-withdrawer are connected to said condensate feed line in parallel to each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A condensation system defined in claim 5, further comprising an intermediate reservoir connected to said condensate feed line downstream of said gland-steam condenser and said air-withdrawer to prevent a flash from occuring in said condensate feed line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A condensation system defined in claim 6, further comprising valve means provided in said condensate feed line downstream of the location at which said intermediate reservoir is connected to said condensate feed line, for maintaining constant a level of liquid within said intermediate reservoir.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A condensation system defined in claim 7, further comprising a suction header connected to said second hot well, said the other end of said condensate feed line being connected to said suction header, said one end of said main condensate feed line being connected to said suction header.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A condensation system defined in any one of claims 1-8, further comprising a feed water heater provided in said main condensate feed line between said steam generator and said second purification means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A condensation system defined in claim 9, wherein said first purification means comprises a plurality of filteration type demineralizers to mainly removing the impurities suspended in the condensate from the condensate flowing through said condensate feed line.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
A condensation system defined in claim 9, wherein said second purification means comprises a plurality of mixed-bed type demineralizers for removing the impurities dissolved in the condensate and the impurities suspended therein from the condensate flowing through said main condensate feed line.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
59 words
A condensation system defined in claim 9, wherein said first purification means comprises a plurality of filteration type demineralizers for removing corroded substances from the condensate flowing through said condensate feed line, and wherein said second purification means comprises a plurality of mixed-bed type demineralizers for removing corroded substances from the condensate flowing through said main condensate feed line.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-06 | 1987-09-05 | 1988-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-06 | 1991-09-05 | 1992-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-06 | 1995-09-05 | 1996-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |