Steam Drum PSV Inlet losses
Steam Drum PSV Inlet losses
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Facing similar problem:
While calculating pressure losses (unrecoverable) at PSV inlet (must be less than 3%) ...We have a straight line from steam drum nozzle & PSV is attached via reducer. So X3 components friction losses are to be considered. Question is I will include entrance losses at nozzle but will I include exit losses from reducer?
I believe exit losses after reducer will not be included ...because that entails assuming steam is exiting to atmosphere that will be a huge loss abrogating 3% rule
Attaching Katmar AIOFlo image to further my point
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In my openion, since the PSV will be located immediately downstream of reducer, we must consider Total pressure loss since pressure recovery is not possible downstream of reducer.
Facing similar problem:
While calculating pressure losses (unrecoverable) at PSV inlet (must be less than 3%) ...We have a straight line from steam drum nozzle & PSV is attached via reducer. So X3 components friction losses are to be considered. Question is I will include entrance losses at nozzle but will I include exit losses from reducer?
I believe exit losses after reducer will not be included ...because that entails assuming steam is exiting to atmosphere that will be a huge loss abrogating 3% rule
Attaching Katmar AIOFlo image to further my point
RE: Steam Drum PSV Inlet losses
Good Luck,
Latexman
RE: Steam Drum PSV Inlet losses
Consider the document attached to support your work.
Good luck
Pierre
RE: Steam Drum PSV Inlet losses
https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=490454