Boiler blowdown

Reference data et engineering information about boiler blowdown pour vapeur et condensate applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Boiler Blowdown in steam condensate.

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

Mass fraction of vapor in two-phase mixture.

$h = h_f + x \cdot h_{fg}$

Specific enthalpy of wet steam.

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

Steam generated when condensate flashes to lower pressure.

$m_c = \frac{Q}{h_{fg}}$

Condensate generated by heat transfer.

Symbol	Description	Unit
$x$	Steam quality	—
$h_f$	Enthalpy of saturated liquid	kJ/kg
$h_{fg}$	Latent heat of vaporization	kJ/kg
$h$	Specific enthalpy	kJ/kg
$Q$	Heat transfer rate	kW