Steam accumulator pressure(s)
Steam accumulator pressure(s)
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We run a saturated steam system at 150F with large swings in demand. I'm interested in a pressure drop type steam accumulator and wondering "whats a typical pressure drop accross an accumulator like this?"







RE: Steam accumulator pressure(s)
I don't think that there's any typical pressure drop, but the bigger the drop, the more flash steam.
RE: Steam accumulator pressure(s)
RE: Steam accumulator pressure(s)
Take care ! You need a drain !!!?
I suppose that the discharge valve is a PRV !
RE: Steam accumulator pressure(s)
RE: Steam accumulator pressure(s)
It's not so much the pressure drop that determines the size of the unit, but the steam demand (discharge quantity). Look at the "Handbook of Mechanical Engineering Calculations" like TBP says. It does a great job of going throught the calculation method used to size steam accumulators.
Good luck!
jproj