The problem of condensation leading to a vacuum
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There is now a 5T tank with insulation, and it needs to be sterilized using 3Bar of saturated steam; the tank remains completely sealed during this process. How large will the vacuum level be after the steam condenses once sterilization is complete? Is there any basis for the calculation? Generally, we calculate based on full vacuum, but that’s too wasteful.
I personally think that the formula P1*V1/T1=P2*V2/T2 can be used to determine the pressure at a corresponding temperature; is that correct?
This can be calculated: the temperature of the steam when it is introduced can be measured, as well as the temperature after sterilization is complete. By looking up the physical properties of steam and using the Clapeyron equation, the value can be determined
Will all the steam condense? If complete condensation occurs, the temperature inside the equipment can be measured; by looking up the saturated vapor pressure corresponding to that liquid temperature, the pressure inside the equipment can be determined.