A novel approach for the optimal arrangement of tube bundles in a 1000-MW condenser

1Introduction The condenser plays a vital role in the operation of a thermal power generation unit.Its primary function is to remove the heat from the steam that is exhausted from the steam turbine,thereby condensing the steam into water.Additionally,it establishes and maintains a specific degree of vacuum at the exhaust port of the steam turbine,facilitating efficient operation of the turbine(Keshvarparast et al.,2020).The vacuum degree of the condenser is affected by physical factors such as steam-side resistance and heat-transfer efficiency.