Module 04 Complete PDF Notes
Module 04 Complete PDF Notes
Deaerator
vent
Boiler
Burner
Blowdown Water source
separator
Softners Brine
Chemical feed
Fig.Boiler
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Boiler
Boiler is a closed vessel made up of steel to
transfer heat produced by combustion of fuel to
water and hence to generate steam.
The steam produced is used for:
1) For generating power in steam turbines.
2)Heating the residential and industrial
buildings.
3) Performing certain processes in the sugar
mills,chemical industries, textile industries etc
Liquid enthalpy
❖It is the "Enthalpy" (heat energy) in the water when it has been raised to its
boiling point to produce steam, and is measured in kCal/kg, its symbol is hf.
(also known as "Sensible Heat").
Superheat
❖It is the addition of heat to dry saturated steam without increase in pressure.
❖The temperature of superheated steam, expressed as degrees above saturation
corresponding to the pressure, is referred to as the degrees of superheat.
❖Therefore allowance should be made for this pressure loss when deciding upon
the initial distribution pressure.
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❖On high flow or process, due to the volume of water and flash steam, this
method becomes less viable.
❖If condensate can be diverted ahead of the trap or a secondary flow can be
turned off, the load on the trap will drop to zero or a very minimal amount so
the visual test will allow in determining the leakage.
❖ continuous flow
❖ sluggish heating