Condensate Load from Heating Liquid Continuous Formula |
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| mc=1000⋅cl⋅SGl⋅Ql⋅To−TiLs | ||
| Symbol | English | Metric |
| mc = condensate load | lbm | kg |
| Ql = flow rate of liquid | ft3/sec | m3/s |
| Ls = latent heat of steam | Btu/lbm | kJ/kg |
| SGl = specific gravity of liquid | dimensionless | dimensionless |
| cl = specific heat of liquid | Btu/lbm−F | J/kg−K |
| Ti = inlet temperature of liquid | F | K |
| To = outlet temperature of liquid | F | K |
Condensate load from heating a liquid is the amount of condensate (water in liquid form) that is produced when a vapor or gas (often steam) used to heat another liquid condenses back into a liquid state after transferring its heat. Remember, this is a simplified explanation. Real-world scenarios might involve more complex thermodynamics, equipment efficiency, and system losses.Key Points about Condensate Load from Heating Liquid
Heating Process - When you heat a liquid (like water or another substance), you typically use a heat source like steam. This steam gives off its heat to the liquid being heated.
Condensation - As the steam transfers its heat to the liquid, it cools down, loses energy, and turns back into water droplets or liquid water.
Surface Area - More surface area for heat exchange means more efficient condensation, hence potentially more condensate.
Condensate Load - It is the volume or mass of this liquid water formed from the steam. It's important in systems where steam is used for heating because:
Temperature Difference - The greater the temperature difference between the steam and the liquid being heated, the more condensate you'll produce because more steam will condense.Surface Area - More surface area for heat exchange means more efficient condensation, hence potentially more condensate.
Steam Pressure - Higher pressure steam will condense to produce more condensate when it cools to the same temperature as lower pressure steam.
