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Calculate the moisture content of steam

Journal Article · · Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States)
OSTI ID:5983836
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  1. ABCO Industries, Inc., Abilene, TX (United States)
Water droplets in steam can create serious problems. For example, if the steam is being used to drive turbines, droplets can damage the turbine blades. It is important, therefore, for an engineer to know if steam contains moisture, especially if the steam is generated in low-pressure boilers (under 500 psia). Unlike larger boilers, these units don't have internal separation devices such as cyclones. Calculating the steam's moisture content, or quality, can be complicated procedure. Now, a simple chart can be used to get the data from one temperature reading. The paper explains the procedure.
OSTI ID:
5983836
Journal Information:
Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States), Journal Name: Chemical Engineering (New York); (United States) Vol. 100:8; ISSN CHEEA3; ISSN 0009-2460
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English