Steam tank efficiency (small size)
Steam tank efficiency (small size)
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Hi,
I'm wondering if there is a better more efficient shape to tank design for producing steam? I would like to make a tank that is 3 to 3.5 liters in size with a heating element in the 1000 to 1200 watt range. I need this to be able to steam at close to full for about 8 to 10 seconds, and recover the steam power to do it again in about 20 seconds. Would a smaller tank than the 3 to 3.5 liters be better for this type of use? Also, I need this to run off 110 volt household circuit, hence the low wattage. Any ideas?
Thanks.....
I'm wondering if there is a better more efficient shape to tank design for producing steam? I would like to make a tank that is 3 to 3.5 liters in size with a heating element in the 1000 to 1200 watt range. I need this to be able to steam at close to full for about 8 to 10 seconds, and recover the steam power to do it again in about 20 seconds. Would a smaller tank than the 3 to 3.5 liters be better for this type of use? Also, I need this to run off 110 volt household circuit, hence the low wattage. Any ideas?
Thanks.....





RE: Steam tank efficiency (small size)
RE: Steam tank efficiency (small size)
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I should say, I already have a larger system working very well on a 220volt system, but really need one a bit smaller to work on house current (US) 110 volt. With the 220volt system it has no problem because of the larger heating elements, I just don't know if there is a more efficient shape, or something else I may not know of. Thanks....
RE: Steam tank efficiency (small size)
the temperature in the tank will be from 250F to 260F for a steam pressure of 15 to 25 psi controlled by p.i.d.
Did I forget any other details?
RE: Steam tank efficiency (small size)
Don't fully understand your application, but suggest a 3-3.5 L tank is too large. Examine what competitors are doing. I see some claims for instantaneous (tankless) heaters for 40 minutes of continuous steam with a 1500 watt heater. Of course, the steam quantity isn't advertised.
Probably 1500 watts is the max. allowable load for UL-listing for household use (15 Amp circuits at 120 VAC), but check with electrical people.
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