There is no generation of steam bubbles within the water, because the pressure is above the critical pressure point at which steam bubbles can form. As the fluid expands through the turbine stages, its thermodynamic state drops below the critical point as it does work turning the turbine which turns the electrical generator from which power is ultimately extracted.
Read MoreThe air surrounding the pipes is also cooler than the steam, so the pipework will begin to lose heat to the air. Insulation fitted around the pipe will reduce this heat loss considerably. When steam from the distribution system enters the steam using equipment the steam will again give up energy by: a) warming up the equipment and b) continuing to transfer heat to the process.
Read MoreWhat is Steam Pressure Reduction? Steam pressure reduction is the lowering of the steam pressure at the boiler plant by means of the pressure setting on the boiler plant master control. Steam pressure reduction affects mainly the high pressure part of the
Read MoreFor facility-supplied steam, a steam trap inspection program should extend beyond the sterilizer to include all of the traps back to the boiler. Although various types of traps can be used in a steam delivery system/steam autoclave, they all perform the same function–removing condensate while allowing the passage of dry steam.
Read MoreThe air surrounding the pipes is also cooler than the steam, so the pipework will begin to lose heat to the air. Insulation fitted around the pipe will reduce this heat loss considerably. When steam from the distribution system enters the steam using equipment the steam will again give up energy by: a) warming up the equipment and b) continuing to transfer heat to the process.
Read MoreFor facility-supplied steam, a steam trap inspection program should extend beyond the sterilizer to include all of the traps back to the boiler. Although various types of traps can be used in a steam delivery system/steam autoclave, they all perform the same function–removing condensate while allowing the passage of dry steam.
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