Abstract: The invention relates to a condenser for condensing a vaporous fluid, preferably a condenser designed on the church window principle. The condenser comprises at least one bundle (10) with a multiplicity of tubes (12) arranged parallel to one another, the bundle being subdivided into an upper sector (16) and a lower sector (14). The tubes have a first fluid flowing through them and the vaporous fluid flowing around them. A condensate discharge element is arranged in the bundle between the upper sector (16) and the lower sector (14). The condensate discharge element may be designed as a condensate discharge plane (60) or else as a condensate discharge duct (80).

Abstract: An apparatus for degassing and heating water by means of steam comprises a column (1) with packing bodies (2) arranged therein, with a distributor (12) arranged at the column head for the water to be degassed, with a water supply line (7) and steam supply line (8) in each case arranged upstream of the column, with a water outlet line (19) and venting line (18) in each case arranged downstream of the column for the gas/steam mixture to be exhausted. The four lines open into housings (3, 14) which are connected above and below the preferably cylindrical column to the latter. A conical mixing chamber (4) into which the water to be degassed is injected via nozzles (6) is provided upstream of the distributor. The conical mixing chamber has an outer boundary wall (5) which is surrounded by a steam distribution chamber (9) and communicates with the latter via slot-type openings (10) in the boundary wall.

Abstract: A condenser comprising a condenser shell, a plurality of titanium tubes and a titanium tube plate, wherein the condenser shell at the junction with the tube plate is explosion plated with titanium and a water-tight weld is provided between the titanium plating and the tube plate.