Parallel flow problem of steam at different pressures
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I have a question: is it possible to combine saturated steam at 0.28 MPa (G) with a flow rate of 1 t/h and saturated steam at 0.25 MPa (G) also with a flow rate of 1 t/h, in a co-current configuration? I am considering several methods: 1. High-pressure steam requires pressure regulation devices ； 2: High-pressure steam is equipped with a stop valve; by controlling the opening degree of this valve, co-current flow can be achieved. 3: The two streams of steam are combined in a buffer mixing tank. It’s a minor modification on-site; I want to do it simply. Is any of the methods mentioned above feasible? Is there a better way? Thank you
What is the operating pressure? Is there pressure control? If not, with such a low pressure and such a small pressure difference, mixing them directly will work just fine.
The difference between 0.28 and 0.25 Mpa is not significant; they can be mixed directly
With such a small pressure difference, direct mixing in the pipeline network is sufficient
Under fluctuating conditions, the pressure in a 0.25 pipe can very well be higher than that in a 0.28 pipe; such a small difference isn’t even enough to determine which one is greater, so they can be mixed together directly