Steam quality, rare aplication
Steam quality, rare aplication
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I have the task of supplying steam 2000pph, 300psi at 70% quality.
Any one's input on the quality factor will be appreciated.
Regards,
ER
Any one's input on the quality factor will be appreciated.
Regards,
ER





RE: Steam quality, rare aplication
RE: Steam quality, rare aplication
That 70% quality... that would be a mixture of 70% steam + 30% water. What's the application? I've never heard of an application for WET steam like that.
Or would that be boiler efficiency with the fuel you plan to burn?
RE: Steam quality, rare aplication
The specific example I heard about reused the recovered water from the oil production and it was poor quality, they kept the steam quality low to have lots of water present to avoid deposits. Or so the theory went.
RE: Steam quality, rare aplication
TD2K, you are right on the money,
where can I get more information on the subject, I have a customer for this aplication.
I was thinking in using a desuperheater and controls, but if there are other options, I am willing to listen,
Thanks in advance,
ER
RE: Steam quality, rare aplication
I would check with some boiler manufacturers for some leads. I believe though the boiler design itself produced this steam quality, sort of a once through design. It wasn't maintained with a desuperheater though or some sort of after boiler water injection loop.
I believe this application was for Esso Canada in one of their heavy oil fields in Canada, likely at Cold Lake.
RE: Steam quality, rare aplication
RE: Steam quality, rare aplication
I think the desuperheating system will work,
it is worth to give it a try. I will let you know.
Regards,
ER
RE: Steam quality, rare aplication