I was recently informed that the temperature of the returned condensate is actually 200F. However, since the long return piping and header are uninsulated, the wall temperature drops to 155F in certain locations when the no condensate is flowing for some time.
Also, I am certain that there is...
It is true that the condensate is sub-saturated (195 F @ 72 barg) once it leaves the pump. But if you account for the static and dynamic head losses due to pumping it through a 380ft of 2.5in pipe which changes its elevation by 45ft to reach a 6.0in long header which essentially has no pressure...
Hello all,
I will start my thread by describing the problem at hand:
An industrial plant is divided into 4 units. A typical steam condensate collection system is located in each unit is comprised of of a collection tank, heat exchanger to cool the condensate, redundant pumps and the I&C...
