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When diverting steam from the main steam pipeline for use in the heat exchanger, is it necessary to consider whether there is enough steam available? How to calculate

2017-10-13View Original

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When diverting steam from the main steam pipeline for use in the heat exchanger, is it necessary to consider whether there is enough steam available? How to calculate
Reply #22017-10-13
It needs to be considered: if the pipes are too small, the flow rate will not be sufficient, or the flow rate in the main pipe may also become insufficient after some of it is diverted
Reply #32017-10-13
This post was last edited by jmdc on 2017-10-13 at 14:03. What determines the flow rate? Once steam of a certain specification is supplied to the customer’s facility, does a larger diameter pipe result in a higher flow rate? With a fixed specification and diameter, does the greater the number of steam-using devices, the higher the total flow rate? Is the total traffic determined by the load side?
Reply #42017-10-13
With constant pressure, the thicker the pipe, the greater the flow rate will definitely be
Reply #52017-10-13
It is necessary to calculate the required amount of raw steam, as well as the amount of steam needed by the heat exchangers; the sum of these two values is then compared with the supply volume of steam from the pipelines.
Reply #62017-10-13
If the pipe is thicker, the flow rate is lower; if the pipe is thinner, the flow rate is higher
Reply #72017-10-13
How to calculate the gas supply volume for steam pipes
Reply #82017-10-13
The main steam valve is designed to handle the required flow rate when it is fully open, right?
Reply #92017-10-13
It’s a very basic question, right! 1. The pipe diameter must be taken into consideration; it should be chosen within the range of optimal flow velocities. 2. Design it based on the maximum operating conditions! 3 Regarding flow rate, it is related to the users, the pipe diameter, and the quality of the steam as well
Reply #102017-10-13
It’s a very basic question, right! 1. The pipe diameter must be taken into consideration; it should be chosen within the range of optimal flow velocities. 2. Design it based on the maximum operating conditions! 3 Regarding flow rate, it is related to the users, the pipe diameter, and the quality of the steam as well
Reply #112017-10-13
It’s a very basic question, right! 1. The pipe diameter must be taken into consideration; it should be chosen within the range of optimal flow velocities. 2. Design it based on the maximum operating conditions! 3 Regarding flow rate, it is related to the users, the pipe diameter, and the quality of the steam as well

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