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  • noun physics cooling a liquid to a temperature that is less that its saturation temperature at a particular pressure

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sub- +‎ cooling

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Examples

  • Some subcooling is nescessary anyhoo for practical reasons: to prevent caviation in the feed pump pushing the liquid into the boiler.

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  • However, subcooling of the condensate affects the efficiency of the cycle adversely.

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  • I Think that plants can be attractive around the condensing unit and can actually help with the subcooling.

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  • HVAC Can plants help to allow for better subcooling?

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  • I Think that plants can be attractive around the condensing unit and can actually help with the subcooling.

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  • HVAC Can plants help to allow for better subcooling?

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  • Displays for plant engineers allow Overall thermal transmittance them to schedule plant maintenance when compo­ Condensate subcooling nent deterioration shows a need.

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