Hi,
I am currently on placement, and one of my tasks is to calculate the usage of steam on our main production vessels. The way I am going to go about it is to use the formulas of Q=UadT and Q=McPdT. Say if the vessel needs to be heated up to 80oC, i will input that into the UAdT formula, using the U value for stainless steel. I am having issues as to when to apply the formulas and what numbers to use. For example, there is a mix of chemicals in the vessel, so what assumptions do I make when calulating the cP value to be used in the formula? How do I take things like vessel and jacket thickness into consideration?
I look forward to hearing from you all. I will provide more information if necesary.
Thanks,
Shaj
Edited by Shaj1, 07 May 2015 - 06:19 AM.