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when steam is at its saturation point for a given pressure, any heat removed will cause liquid water to form. So when saturated steam is used to heat something else, the heated object/substance receives the condensation heat of the steam. The latent heat of condensation/evaporation is 970 But/lb @ 0 psig. On the other, superheated steam only gives up about 10 BTU/lb if it is cooled 20 degrees F. That means that much more steam would be used to transfer the equivalent amount of heat. The liquid water interface also improves the heat transfer.

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What is the difference between saturated steam and Superheated steam?

Saturated steam occurs when steam and water are in equilibrium. If you have a closed container of water and heat it, above 100 celsius the steam pressure will start to rise, and as the temperature continues to rise, the pressure will go on rising. What is happening is that steam is being evolved to match the temperature (steam tables will give this relation) and the steam conditions are said to be saturated because if the pressure is raised by external means, some of the steam will start to condense back to water.If the steam pressure is held at a lower level than that achieved at saturation, by taking steam off to feed a turbine or other steam usage, there is effectively an excess temperature for that pressure, and the steam is said to be superheated. It in fact then becomes dry, and behaves as a gas. The amount of superheat can be quantified as so many degrees of superheat (celsius or fahrenheit).Turbine designers want steam to be superheated before reaching the turbine, to avoid condensation causing blade erosion, and steam producing boilers in power plants are designed to produce superheated steam. In plants where no turbines are used, only satured steam is normally generated.In heating applications, saturated steam is preferable, because it has a better energy exchange capacity. Superheated steam must cool down, and become saturated steam, before condensing in a heat exchanger. Also, superheated steam is a thermal insulator, like air.That is why it is necessary to direct superheated steam through a desuperheater before using the steam in heating applications.


What happen if you heat steam?

If you heat steam under pressure you get "superheated steam" under higher than original pressure


Which is better wet steam or dry steam?

If by dry steam you mean superheated steam then dry steam because it has a higher calorific value


Would a laminar flow element a venturi a flow nozzle or an orifice plate produce the smallest total head loss?

The lowest head loss is from a venturi since it has the lowest coefficient of discharge. typical coefficients range from 0.95-0.99 where the higher coefficient is directly proportional to larger square root of Reynolds number.


What happens to the resistance of silicon as its temperature increases?

A: As temperature increases its resistance increases. Like all silicon diodes it will reach a point where the temperature coefficient is zero but it is at such elevated temperature to make it invaluable

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What is a desuperheater?

HiSuperheated steam is steam that is at a temperature higher than the saturation temperature for the steam pressure. For example, steam at a pressure of 3 bar g has a saturation temperature of 143.762°C. If further heat were to be added to this steam and the pressure remained at 3 bar g, it would become superheated.So, desuperheating is the process by which superheated steam is restored to its saturated state, or the superheat temperature is reduced.The idea behind desuperheating is that saturated steam has a better energy exchange capacity (U coefficient) than superheated steam.Superheated steam must cool down before condensing, therefore it is less efficient than saturated steam in appliances such as heat exchangers.Also, superheated steam is a thermal insulator, just like air.


What are the advantages of superheated steam?

Superheated steam offers several advantages, including increased thermal efficiency and the ability to transfer more energy than saturated steam, making it ideal for power generation and industrial processes. It reduces the risk of condensation in pipes and turbines, improving equipment reliability and performance. Additionally, superheated steam can operate at higher temperatures and pressures, enhancing process flexibility and enabling more efficient heat exchange in various applications.


Why is the superheated vapor from the condenser is higher than the superheated vapor going into the compressor?

becaause it was just compressed by the compressor and is the high side of the system before the tex valve


The lower the phenol coefficient is the stronger the disinfectant is?

No,, the higher the phenol coefficient the stronger the disinfectant


What is the difference between saturated steam and Superheated steam?

Saturated steam occurs when steam and water are in equilibrium. If you have a closed container of water and heat it, above 100 celsius the steam pressure will start to rise, and as the temperature continues to rise, the pressure will go on rising. What is happening is that steam is being evolved to match the temperature (steam tables will give this relation) and the steam conditions are said to be saturated because if the pressure is raised by external means, some of the steam will start to condense back to water.If the steam pressure is held at a lower level than that achieved at saturation, by taking steam off to feed a turbine or other steam usage, there is effectively an excess temperature for that pressure, and the steam is said to be superheated. It in fact then becomes dry, and behaves as a gas. The amount of superheat can be quantified as so many degrees of superheat (celsius or fahrenheit).Turbine designers want steam to be superheated before reaching the turbine, to avoid condensation causing blade erosion, and steam producing boilers in power plants are designed to produce superheated steam. In plants where no turbines are used, only satured steam is normally generated.In heating applications, saturated steam is preferable, because it has a better energy exchange capacity. Superheated steam must cool down, and become saturated steam, before condensing in a heat exchanger. Also, superheated steam is a thermal insulator, like air.That is why it is necessary to direct superheated steam through a desuperheater before using the steam in heating applications.


Properties of superheated vapor R134a?

for English units, see this table http://energy.sdsu.edu/testcenter/testhome/Test/solve/basics/tables/tablesPC/superR134a-Eng.html (click on SI once there for SI units if needed). If you need higher pressure than 400psia or 16MPa, you will need the R143a superheated vapor chart, which I can't find online. You can find tables and charts in various thermodynamics textbooks. For example, Tables in "fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics" by Moran and Shapiro; or the chart by "SUVA/DuPont" is in the appendix of the "mechanical engineering reference manual" by Lindeburg.


What is the extinction coefficient of CuSO4 and how does it impact the measurement of its absorbance in a solution?

The extinction coefficient of CuSO4 is a measure of how strongly it absorbs light at a specific wavelength. A higher extinction coefficient means that the substance absorbs more light. This impacts the measurement of its absorbance in a solution because a higher extinction coefficient will result in a higher absorbance reading, indicating a higher concentration of CuSO4 in the solution.


Which one has higher saturated fats lard or olive oil?

Lard has more saturated fats


What is the meaning of super heat?

Superheated steam is steam at a temperature higher than water's boiling point


Which direction does bimetallic strip bend toward higher or lower coefficient of expansion?

The bimetallic strip bends towards the material with the higher coefficient of thermal expansion. This is because the material with the higher coefficient expands more when heated, causing the strip to bend towards that side.


The the value of the coefficient of friction the greater the resistance to sliding.?

higher


What is the relationship between the coefficient of restitution and the bounce height of an object?

The coefficient of restitution is a measure of how much energy is retained during a collision. A higher coefficient of restitution means more energy is retained, resulting in a higher bounce height for an object.