steam separator
steam separator
(OP)
Plan on using a steam separator on a 20 psi very wet flash steam line.
There are many types out there, but which is the most efficient - barrier type, filter type, vortex type etc.
we have flows up to 20000 lb/hr.
There are many types out there, but which is the most efficient - barrier type, filter type, vortex type etc.
we have flows up to 20000 lb/hr.





RE: steam separator
http://www.spenceengineering.com/Handbook/elim.pdf
http://www.pennseparator.com/pbs14.htm
RE: steam separator
Our belief is that the vortex separators work best but this is not justified. It seems the two competing technologies [from JoeSteam above] advertise good results.
Is there no comparison literature that puts these head to head over a range of flows?
For example, there is lots of head to head information on averaging pitot tubes
RE: steam separator
It is important that the separator is properly lagged, otherwise your steam will still be wet coming out the other end!
Keef