steam quantity from a tank
steam quantity from a tank
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Hi,
If I have a simple vessel with water in it, say 1000mm dia by 2000mm o/heads.
Under any and all operating or fault conditions that we can identify the PRV, if set at the MAWP pressure for the tank, would never operate.
However, if there is a fire the water will get heated and could turn to steam and so pressurise the tank, is there a standard way to calculate what steam would get produced so that I can estimate the correct PRV size ?
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
If I have a simple vessel with water in it, say 1000mm dia by 2000mm o/heads.
Under any and all operating or fault conditions that we can identify the PRV, if set at the MAWP pressure for the tank, would never operate.
However, if there is a fire the water will get heated and could turn to steam and so pressurise the tank, is there a standard way to calculate what steam would get produced so that I can estimate the correct PRV size ?
Thanks in advance for any guidance.





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If this doesn't work, I think you may be looking at a more detailed analysis based on the room fire load to develop a reasonable heat generation rate.
I hope this helps!
Jim Breunig P.E.
XCEED Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FEA Consultants
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If it's that rare why bother trying to size this?
Remember - More details = better answers
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CR
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