5. Conclusion

5.1 Performance and optimization

Since ancient times, steam has developed as a source of mechanical energy that can be used and harnessed by mankind. Following the advent of the steam engine at the beginning of the 20th century, the steam turbine has enjoyed considerable growth and is now used in power generation plants. There has also been the development of refrigeration machines, as well as numerous chemical processes that use steam from various fluids.

In this context, air-cooled condensers have provided reliable technical solutions for steam cooling and condensation.

In fact, air-cooled condensers offer an interesting alternative to conventional heat exchangers, since they use ambient air, available in large quantities anywhere,...