How are the general dimensions of a steam drum (diameter and length) determined?
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I need to design the heat released during the transfer from a drum to generate MN. Since this is my first time doing this, I haven’t found any relevant information, and I’m not sure how to determine the size of the drum. Could some experienced colleagues give me some guidance? Thank you all in advance!
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If it is electricity, it should be classified under the boiler category； Chemical plants generally do not have boilers; steam usually comes from the power industry
In chemical engineering, there are systems that use a drum to remove the heat generated in the reactor and produce some low-pressure steam; however, it’s not clear how to determine the size of such a drum
May I ask if you can recommend some specific materials?
The size of the drum is determined by the layout of the pipes on site, the steam generation rate, pressure, and the requirements of automatic control. The diameter of the drum takes into account the vapor space required for steam-water separation, as well as the liquid space needed to ensure that in the event of a failure, there is enough steam generation capacity for 15 minutes or 20 minutes (as required by the client), thereby preventing the boiler from burning out.
Thank you for the reply; I’m still learning*.