Factors involved in the design and operation of sea water condensers are discussed. These include water conditions and design factors which may affect condenser tubes life. Effect of water velocity is surveyed and a study is given of relative costs of cooling water systems for different velocities. Specific cases are cited involving Los Angeles Harbor water including methods considered and used to regulate animal and plant life. Effects of chemicals, galvanic action and design of tubes of various alloys are explored. Economic data involved are cost of fuel, generating capacity, expectant life of plant and other criteria. An appendix gives a brief history of 1500 tubes installed in a sea water condenser in August, 1947.

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Copyright 1955 by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.
1955
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