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[Said Salim]

Dear Expert,

What criteria should be considered when using an existing ammonia condenser ( NEN TEMA type, ammonia in shell side and Cooling water in tube side) for an increased load other than heat transfer area? there is no limitation in cooling water flow

[srfish]

There will be a decrease in the condensing heat transfer coefficient as the load increases. This coefficient varies inversely  to the 1/3 power. For more information on this equation, you can refer to Kern on his chapter " Condensation of Single vapors".