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Steam loss in steam traps To modify Calculated
This calculation sheet is allowing to estimate the loss of steam through steam traps that have failed open
Data input
Steam pressure 6 bar abs
600 kPa abs
Steam trap discharge pressure 2 bar abs
200 kPa abs
Steam trap orifice diameter 5 mm
0.5 cm
Calculation of steam loss through the steam trap
Calculation case based on pressures <58%
Steam loss at 100% open 61.95 kg/h
Correction factor 0.67
Steam loss estimated if the steam trap fails 41.5065 kg/h
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THIS TOOL IS GIVEN ONLY TO ILLUSTRATE THE EXAMPLE DONE IN THE WEBSITE. USING IT FOR ANY OTHER P
Steam loss in steam traps To modify Calculated
This calculation sheet is allowing to estimate the loss of steam through steam traps that have failed open
Data input
Steam pressure 88.2 bar abs
Steam trap discharge pressure 29.4 bar abs
Steam trap orifice diameter 0.2 in
Calculation of steam loss through the steam trap
Calculation case based on pressures <58%
Steam loss at 100% open 142.5312 lb/h
Correction factor 0.67
Steam loss estimated if the steam trap fails 95.495904 lb/h
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142.5312
507.6967457
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