| Kilowatt-Hours to Superheat Steam Ref. 20 1. Plot points on lines P, Q and S. P represents the inlet temperature (and saturation pressure) of the system. Q represents the liquid content of the water vapor. S indicates the outlet temperature minus the saturated temperature. W indicates the heat content of the water vapor. 2. Draw a straight line from P through Q to W. Read Wi. 3. Draw a straight line from P through S to W. Read W2. 4. Required watts = Weight (lbs.) of steam/hour x (W2-W1) Watt density is critical. Review temperature and velocity prior to heater selection. Reference is 80 percent quality at 20 psig. |