Steam Condensation Calculator

Steam Condensation Formula

The following equation is used to calculate Steam Condensation:

\[ SC = \frac{HR}{LH} \]

Where:

• SC is the steam condensation (lb/hr)
• HR is the heat removed from the system (BTU/hr)
• LH is the latent heat of steam (BTU/lb)

To calculate the steam condensation amount, divide the heat removed from the steam by the latent heat of the steam.

What is Steam Condensation?

Definition:
Steam condensation is the process of water transforming from its gaseous form of steam into its liquid form of water due to a decrease in temperature.

How to Calculate Steam Condensation?

To calculate steam condensation:

1. Measure the Heat Removed: Determine the total heat removed by the system in BTU/hr.
2. Determine the Latent Heat: Identify the latent heat of steam, typically found in steam tables, expressed in BTU/lb.
3. Apply the Formula: Divide the heat removed (HR) by the latent heat (LH) to find the steam condensation rate in lb/hr.

This calculator allows users to easily determine the amount of steam that condenses based on the heat removed from the system and the latent heat of the steam, making it a useful tool in various industrial and engineering applications.