The pressure issue of the steam drum
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In practical production applications, can the pressure inside the drum be considered to be the same everywhere? For example, are the pressure at the water supply port, the pressure at the inlet of the circulation pump, and the steam pressure above the liquid level all the same? If there are leaks in the membrane wall, does adjusting the make-up water pressure of the drum have no impact on the leak rate at all?
In engineering, the Bernoulli equation can be used to calculate pressures and pressure differences at various locations. The Bernoulli equation incorporates factors that affect pressure, such as static pressure, density, elevation, velocity, and drag. It’s a useful tool; use it often. The specific form, explanations, and examples of Bernoulli’s equation can be found in specialized books such as \"Principles of Chemical Engineering\", \"Engineering Fluid Mechanics\", and \"Advanced Engineering Fluid Mechanics\".