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Flood Prevention by Recirculating Condenser Cooling Water

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Fraser F. Fleming and Pravin S. Iyer

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282-1530

J. Chem. Educ., 2001, 78 (7), p 946

DOI: 10.1021/ed078p946

Publication Date (Web): July 1, 2001

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

A simple, inexpensive system is described for recirculating condenser cooling water. The system, which relies on water recirculation by convection, is remarkably efficient and easy to use. The method avoids the use of large volumes of water and prevents flooding.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

Cost-Effective Teacher

Keywords (Subject):

Laboratory Equipment / Apparatus

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