Why is the gas generation rate in the drum always greater than the water supply volume?
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I earnestly ask some expert to clarify why the gas generation volume in the methanol synthesis drum is always greater than the amount of water added. Logically, there should be a small excess of gas over the water added, due to losses from waste discharge. Doesn’t one ton of steam equal one ton of water????
Low water inflow rate to the drum or excessively high temperature of the inflowing water
This indicates that the reaction is very intense and the amount of water added was insufficient. Attention should be paid to the control of water addition volume and temperature
There is generally no error in the measurement of water. Steam measurement usually involves temperature and pressure compensation, which can result in a slightly larger error; the gauge should be calibrated, and theoretically, the amount of steam should not exceed the amount of water entering.
It must be equal to or less than the water inflow volume
It’s a matter of measurement; if conservation doesn’t hold, then you’re a Nobel Prize winner
Law of conservation of mass – is there any leakage somewhere?
It’s so obvious; there must be some inaccurate flow meters
This steam flow rate needs to be compensated for temperature and pressure.