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Boiler Capacity

Reference data and engineering information about boiler capacity for steam and condensate applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Boiler Capacity in steam condensate.

Key Formulas

Steam Quality

x=mvmtotalx = \frac{m_v}{m_{total}}

Mass fraction of vapor in two-phase mixture.

Enthalpy of Wet Steam

h=hf+xhfgh = h_f + x \cdot h_{fg}

Specific enthalpy of wet steam.

Flash Steam

mflash=mliquidhfhf2hfg2m_{flash} = m_{liquid} \frac{h_f - h_{f2}}{h_{fg2}}

Steam generated when condensate flashes to lower pressure.

Condensate Load

mc=Qhfgm_c = \frac{Q}{h_{fg}}

Condensate generated by heat transfer.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
xxSteam quality
hfh_fEnthalpy of saturated liquidkJ/kg
hfgh_{fg}Latent heat of vaporizationkJ/kg
hhSpecific enthalpykJ/kg
QQHeat transfer ratekW

Data Table

11 rows
Boiler Horse Power(BHP) / (kBtu/hr) data
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80

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

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