Offshore Condensate Heater Outlet Temp for Condensate Stabilisation

[DoraeS]

Hi, in one of my previous project, I have an offshore facility which includes 3 stage separation and condensate heater in between to achieve the TVP / RVP spec of the condensate. Our client states that the maximum condensate heater outlet temperature should not be greater than 100 degC due to fouling. I have not come across this clause in the past and does anyone have any idea or comment on this? What is the fouling issue that the client is stating?

Thanks.

 

[a1b2qs]

probably he is worried that all the water and light components will be boiled off and only heavies are left which is difficult to flow due to high viscosity.

 

[owg]

It may also be a way of cautioning the designer that an unusually high fouling factor should be included in the design.

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