In systems involving heat transfer, a condenser is a device or unit used to Condensation a substance from its gaseous to its liquid state, typically by cooling it.... , a device or unit used to condense
Condensation
Condensation is the change of the physical state of aggregation of matter from gaseous phase into liquid phase. When the transition happens from the gaseous phase into the solid phase directly, bypassing the liquid phase the change is called Deposition , which is the opposite of sublimation.... vapor into liquid. More specific articles on some types include:
In a laboratory a condenser is a piece of laboratory glassware used to cool hot vapors or liquids. A condenser usually consists of a large glass tube containing a smaller glass tube running its entire length, within which the hot fluids pass.... , a range of laboratory glassware
Laboratory glassware
Laboratory glassware refers to a variety of equipment, traditionally made of glass, used for scientific experiments and other work in science, especially in chemistry and biology laboratory.... used to remove heat from fluids.
Surface condenser, a heat exchanger installed in steam-electric power stations to condense turbine exhaust steam into water.
A heat exchanger is a device built for efficient heat transfer from one medium to another, whether the media are separated by a solid wall so that they never mix, or the media are in direct contact.... used in HVAC
HVAC
HVAC is an initialism or acronym that stands for "heating, Ventilation , and air conditioning". HVAC is sometimes referred to as climate control and is particularly important in the design of medium to large industrial and office buildings such as skyscrapers and in marine environments such as aquariums, where humidity and tem... refrigeration systems.
Condenser (microscope), a group of lenses mounted below the stage of an optical microscope
Optical microscope
The optical microscope, often referred to as the "light microscope", is a type of microscope which uses visible light and a system of lens to magnify images of small samples.... to concentrate light.
A capacitor or condenser is a Passive component electronic component consisting of a pair of electrical conductor separated by a dielectric.... , formerly called a condenser, an electrical device that can store energy.
Condenser microphone, a device that converts sound waves into an electrical signal.
A steam locomotive condensing apparatus differs in purpose from the usual closed cycle steam engine Condenser , in that its function is primarily either to recover water, or to avoid excessive emissions to the atmosphere, rather than maintaining a vacuum to improve both energy efficiency and power .... , a condenser fitted to steam locomotives for use in tunnels and to increase range.
In electrical engineering, a synchronous condenser is a synchronous motor that is not attached to any driven equipment. Its field is controlled by a voltage regulator to either generate or absorb AC power#Real,_reactive,_and_apparent_power as needed to support a system?s voltage or to maintain the system power factor at a specified level.... , a rotating machine similar to a motor, used to control AC power flow in electric power transmission
Electric power transmission
Electric power transmission is the bulk transfer of electrical power , a process in the delivery of electricity to consumers. A power transmission grid typically connects power plants to multiple Electrical substation near a populated area.... .
