Input only in Yellow Cells

Constant
Leakage Hole Eq Dia
Pipe Dia
Orifice Constant
Steam Pressure
Steam Temperature
Beta
M

19.63
1.0
0.04
50.0
0.62
34.0
Err:511
0.020

mm
mm
Kg/cm2g
C

Or Bar

1.00

Rho
Differential Head

Err:511
Err:511

Kg/M3
Feet

Err:511
Err:511

M3/hr
Kg/hr

Err:511

Kg/hr

0.7

Rs./Kg

$/Kg

Err:511

Rs./Yr

$/Yr

Steam Leakage is
Steam Price

Annual Loss

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Excel Sheet For Steam Leak Calculation

One of the most talked about energy wasters is steam leakage from "bad" steam traps and leaking fittings. Steam traps are blamed for being inefficien

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In general you can find many references where steam losses from different leak sizes at different steam pressures are listed. An example shows that

If condensate is recovered, leaking traps can cause an excessive return temperature and cause failure of the condensate return pumps. Severe water
as hot steam contacts condensate that has cooled below the temperature of the steam
The leakage rate can be easily calculated by using general orifice equation.
Q = K x d^2 x H^0.5

Example template sheet in Excel is attached herewith for your easy use. In the said example steam of 34 bar can have a leakage rate of 17.0 Kg/hr fr

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The following steps are recommended for saving energy in your steam condensate distribution system and starting an effective steam energy manage

Develop an estimate of the cost of steam leaks based upon your plant costs similar to other articles or references. A method for demonstrating visu
Run a survey, recording all leaks, size, cost, and location.

Check the operation of all installed disc traps used for drips and steam tracing. If found leaking, consider replacing with a more efficient type trap. B

Check installation and operation of steam traps used on equipment using the sound detection method, the pyrometer method, or the glove method
Check vent valves on steam jacketed equipment and kettles for proper operation (removal of inerts without steam loss).

Start a preventative maintenance program to maintain the steam distribution system in excellent condition. If manpower is not available in maintena

Steam trap manufacturers will be happy to furnish information to assist in your energy saving program to reduce steam losses, but use your own ec
It is always beneficial to collect condensate at different pressures in different flash drums to recover flash steam
.
Also connect each high pressure drum liquid to subsequent low pressure drum

n days compared to high fuel cost now a days.

ary for every process plant.