摘要 |
An integrated rotary joint configured to be positioned between a fluid inlet, a condensate outlet and a rotary drum of a surface type heat exchanger. The integrated rotary joint includes a housing having a radial bore that defines a fluid flow chamber therein, at least one bearing disposed between the housing and a rotary shaft, wherein the at least one bearing acts as a sealing element, a stationary siphon extending from an inner surface of the rotary drum to the condensate outlet by way of the at least one bearing element and the fluid flow chamber, at least one pressure sensor for measuring a differential pressure, at least one flow measurement mechanism disposed at the fluid inlet, and at least one wear detection means, in contact with the at least one annular sealing element, for detecting a seal wear rate thereof. |