Estimating steam consumption on a steam distillation column/ deodorizer

[Thuba]

We use sparging steam fo agitation and stripping in a deodorizer column. Is there a way l can calculate steam consumption of the continuous deodorization column. We use superheated steam, we superheat saturated steam from boiler house using thermic fluid in a superheater. Attached is a schematic diagram.

 

[pierreick]

Hi,
weird question,
Install a steam flowmeter meter or use a non-intrusive meter. Other option, let you ask a contractor for this task.!

Pierre

 

[LittleInch]

Calculate implies that you have some data to use which you haven't stated what is available.

Is this just one use off a header?

 

[Thuba]

Calculate implies that you have some data to use which you haven't stated what is available.

Is this just one use off a header?

This is one steam line from the superheater then branches as ahown to each tray and at the end is a steam trap, which directs condensate to the steam condensate tank. The pressure gauge is installed as shown and reads 0.5bar gauge; and the pressure in the vessel is -1 bar gauge (vacuum). Just after the valves before the steam enters the vessel, there is a non return valve.

 

[georgeverghese]

You mean calculate theoretical steam requirement for this stripping operation ?

 

[Thuba]

You mean calculate theoretical steam requirement for this stripping operation ?

yes sir, estimating as we don't have a flowmeter?

 

[goutam_freelance]

yes sir, estimating as we don't have a flowmeter?

If you have flow data and thermal properties of product/reagent, you can conduct a heat and mass balance study to determine the steam flow rate. This assumes that the main task of steam is for heating of product/reagent.

 

[pierreick]

If you have flow data and thermal properties of product/reagent, you can conduct a heat and mass balance study to determine the steam flow rate. This assumes that the main task of steam is for heating of product/reagent.

Good luck! Did you look at the set up?
Pierre

 

[goutam_freelance]

Did you look at the set up?

Yes! But unfortunately, many details are not available. That's why I said 'If you have----available'.