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Results for "Condenser"
How does a marine fresh water generator (evaporator) work?
A fresh water generator makes drinking and technical water from seawater by boiling it under vacuum using waste heat from the engine, then condensing the vapour.
Marine MachineryHow does a ship's refrigeration plant work?
A marine refrigeration plant uses the vapour-compression cycle to move heat out of provision rooms or cargo spaces, keeping food and cargo cold at sea.
Marine MachineryWhat is a central cooling system on a ship and why is it used?
A central cooling system uses seawater to cool a closed freshwater circuit, which in turn cools the machinery — reducing seawater corrosion and fouling in the equipment.
Marine MachineryHow does a marine heat exchanger work?
A heat exchanger transfers heat from one fluid to another through a dividing wall without letting them mix — used all over a ship to cool engines, oil and air.
