Steam Leaks through Orifices
Steam leaks through orifices for pressures ranging 250 - 600 psi
Steam lost (lb per month) trough orifice leaks - orifices ranging size 1/16" to 1/2":
- 1 lb = 0.4536 kg
- 1 psi (lb/in2) = 6,894.8 Pa (N/m2) = 6.895x10-2 bar
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Design of Control and Safety Valves
Sizing and dimensions of control valves & equipment in steam and condensate systems.
Related Documents
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Bernoulli Equation
Conservation of energy in a non-viscous, incompressible fluid at steady flow. -
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Orifice Air Discharge vs. Pressure
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Orifice, Nozzle and Venturi Flow Rate Meters
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Steam pipes and pressure drop diagrams - imperial and metric units.