--- title: Case study Cornell University Condenser | Bronswerk Heat Transfer description: Read how we helped our client Cornell University replacing bundles for their Air-Cooled Steam Dump Condenser. --- [![Bronswerk Heat Transfer](https://www.bronswerk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/website_assets/logo-2.png?width=235&height=44&name=logo-2.png "Bronswerk Heat Transfer")](https://www.bronswerk.com/) - [Industries](https://www.bronswerk.com/industries) - [Oil](https://www.bronswerk.com/oil-industry) - [Gas](https://www.bronswerk.com/gas-industry) - [Chemical](https://www.bronswerk.com/chemical-industry) - [Power](https://www.bronswerk.com/power-industry) - [Food](https://www.bronswerk.com/food-industry) - [Pulp & Paper](https://www.bronswerk.com/industry-pulp-paper) - [Expertise](https://www.bronswerk.com/our-expertise) - [Customer Needs & Requirements](https://www.bronswerk.com/customer-needs-and-solutions) - [Project Management](https://www.bronswerk.com/project-management) - [Performance & Reliability Improvement](https://www.bronswerk.com/performance-and-reliability-improvement) - [Innovation & Sustainability](https://www.bronswerk.com/innovation-sustainability) - [Process Equipment from Exotic Materials](https://www.bronswerk.com/process-equipment-exotic-materials) - [Project Specific Manufacturing](https://www.bronswerk.com/project-specific-manufacturing) - [Case studies](https://www.bronswerk.com/case-studies) - [Solutions](https://www.bronswerk.com/solutions) - [Air-Cooled Coolers](https://www.bronswerk.com/air-cooled-coolers) - [Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers](https://www.bronswerk.com/shell-tube-heat-exchangers) - [Heat Transfer Systems](https://www.bronswerk.com/heat-transfer-systems) - [Request for Quotation](https://www.bronswerk.com/request-for-quotation) - [Services](https://www.bronswerk.com/services-and-maintenance) - [Request for Quotation](https://www.bronswerk.com/request-for-quotation) - [News](https://www.bronswerk.com/news) - [Contact](https://www.bronswerk.com/contact) - [Request for Quotation](https://www.bronswerk.com/request-for-quotation) [![search](https://www.bronswerk.com/hubfs/search-icon-white.svg) ![search](https://www.bronswerk.com/hubfs/search-icon.svg)](https://www.bronswerk.com/hs-search-results) [Call us: + 31 33 24 72 500](tel:0031332472500) Case study ![Case Cornell University - Steam Dump Condenser](https://www.bronswerk.com/hubfs/Case%20Cornell%20University%20-%20Steam%20Dump%20Condenser.jpg) ## Improved performance Steam Dump Condenser Cornell University needed replacement bundles of their Steam Dump Condenser. We came up with an improved operating philosophy and improved capacity to fit the existing unit, with a design lifetime of at least 25 years. Passionate about heat exchange. [To all case studies](https://www.bronswerk.com/case-studies) Our solution ## 25 years+ ### design lifetime   **The project in short** - Project: Steam Dump Condenser - Client: Cornell University, USA - Year: 2019 - Product: optimized bundles - Industry: power - Solution: customized design  ![Case Cornell University - Steam Dump Condenser](https://www.bronswerk.com/hubfs/Case%20Cornell%20University%20-%20Steam%20Dump%20Condenser.jpg) ## Improved operating philosophy Why Cornell University New York decided to buy replacement bundles from Bronswerk Heat Transfer. #### Customer challenge Our client had a 5-years old Air-Cooled Steam Dump Condenser at their university campus, which was having several problems. They asked us to resolve the problems and to improve the capacity of the Condenser.  #### Our approach We started an investigation and found out that the condenser was installed for the sudden dumping of excess steam about three times a day. The condenser bundles were designed like an ordinary Air-Cooled Condenser and were not prepared for sudden temperature changes. This led to severe damage and leakage within 5 years of operation. Moreover, the process also performed poorly. #### The solution We designed like-for-like replacement bundles with an identical thermal design and changed several mechanical details to make the bundles suitable for sudden temperature changes. In addition, we added louvers on top of the bundles. The customer now keeps the installation warm with minimum heat losses, which leads to minimum temperature differences in case of a sudden start. 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