High Pressure Steam Leaks
High Pressure Steam Leaks
(OP)
Above what pressure (or degree of superheat) would a steam leak be mostly invisible and become an additional risk to personnel walking in the area.
Is there any covering which would aid in detection or protection from such a leak? (ie a covering that would change colors when exposed to the high temperature.)
We have polymer processing machines which are supplied with 400 psig steam, in certain areas the vapor plume 4-5 feet away from the leak may not keep someone from walking through the high velocity leak. The area is also an ear plug area, so we can't count on the sound warning anyone.
Is there any covering which would aid in detection or protection from such a leak? (ie a covering that would change colors when exposed to the high temperature.)
We have polymer processing machines which are supplied with 400 psig steam, in certain areas the vapor plume 4-5 feet away from the leak may not keep someone from walking through the high velocity leak. The area is also an ear plug area, so we can't count on the sound warning anyone.





RE: High Pressure Steam Leaks
RE: High Pressure Steam Leaks
RE: High Pressure Steam Leaks
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RE: High Pressure Steam Leaks
RE: High Pressure Steam Leaks
Roy Gariepy
Maintenance and Reliability Dept.
Dorlastan Fibers LLC.
Goose Creek, South Carolina USA
RE: High Pressure Steam Leaks