thread124-198506
I am responsible for designing a spray water system for a desuperheater that utilises steam condensate. We are currently using boiler feed water but it is causing caustic embrittlement on the steam piping, hence the change.
I am sizing a pump and control valve for the new...
rmw,
Firstly, my apologies for the double post - I am a chemical engineer and naturally posted it there first. I then posted it here because I wasn't sure if mechanical engineers like yourself would see it. But sorry for any trouble caused.
The company I work for is Sappi. Can I assume that...
dcasto,
I appreciate your point, but currently my country (South Africa) is going through a power supply crisis and is forcing industries to reduce electricity usage/dependance by 10%.
Although the energy can be used to heat something, an electricity reducing/generating initative carries more...
rmw,
Thank you for the information - it has been a real eye opener! The paper mill where I work is in Gauteng, South Africa.
Are you able to name any of the paper mills that implement this technology? The company I work for has paper mills around the world so perhaps I could get assistance...
MJCronin,
Inlet P = 1300kPa (gauge)
Outlet P = 385kPa (gauge)
Ave q = 20 tph
Hours/yr = 8400
DCasto,
We currently have PRV's in the steam line where this energy is lost.
Sacem1,
Our boilers produce steam for the entire paper mill, which has many sub-sections eg. Pulping plant, belaching plant, paper machines, liquor recovery etc. Each subsection use steam at different pressures (and temperatures). That is why we distribute steam at a constant 15bar to all...
Hi,
My company has recently discovered the potential benefits of replacing pressure reducing valves (PRV) on the steam line with steam turbo-generators. We approached a supplier to assess the potential for generating electricity in our steam system.
With the information we gave them, they...
Hi,
My company has recently discovered the potential benefits of replacing pressure reducing valves (PRV) on the steam line with steam turbo-generators. We approached a supplier to assess the potential for generating electricity in our steam system.
With the information we gave them, they...
Hi,
I am planning to install a heat exchanger on an existing water line. The water is pumped from a tank through an anion resin unit and then to a another tank. The heat exchanger will be installed after the resin unit.
I want to install an in-line booster pump on the water line to accomadate...