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Condensate separator sizing

Condensate separator sizing

Condensate separator sizing

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i am designing a 10" steam line for a flow of up to 10,000 lb/hr and upstream pressure of up to 40 psig.  i will appreciate it if anyone can provide some guidance on sizing the condensate drum

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RE: Condensate separator sizing

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RE: Condensate separator sizing

It will depend on how many minutes of hold up and surge you require. For example, lets say you want 5 minutes hold up and 2 minutes of surge. Based on the flow rate you have given, you can calculate the volume required. Then it can become an iterative process of assuming a diameter and then calculating the length of the pot. You would probably want to have an L/D ratio around 3:1.

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