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Condensate Load Insulated Steam Pipes

Reference data and engineering information about condensate load insulated steam pipes for piping systems applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Condensate Load Insulated Steam Pipes in piping systems.

Key Formulas

Continuity

A1v1=A2v2A_1 v_1 = A_2 v_2

Mass conservation in pipe flow.

Pressure Drop

ΔP=fLDρv22\Delta P = f \frac{L}{D} \frac{\rho v^2}{2}

Darcy-Weisbach equation.

Pipe Area

A=πD24A = \frac{\pi D^2}{4}

Cross-sectional area of a pipe.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
DDPipe diameterm
vvFlow velocitym/s
ΔP\Delta PPressure dropPa
ffFriction factor

Data Table

19 rows
Steam Pressure (psi) / Condensate Generation (lb/h per 100 ft) data
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Pipe Size (inch)
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1750

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

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