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Steam Pipe Capacity at 250 psig—Schedule 40 Pipe 32 74 150 330 510 1,040 1,710 3,130 4,670 6,600 12,220 20,060 41,750 39 91 180 400 620 1,270 2,090. Nicholson 3/4' N453 Thermostatic Steam Trap. N SERIES THERMOSTATIC STEAM TRAPS - 5174200. Pressures To 450 PSIG (34.5 barg). Fail Closed. Temperatures to 600°F (343°C). 304 Stainless Steel Cover-Carbon Steel Body. Self Centering Valve-Leak Tight Shutoff. Simplifies Installation - Works in any position. Recommended Velocities in Steam Systems - The steam velocity in a steam distribution system should be within certain limits to avoid excessive wear and tear Sizing Steam Pipes (kg/h) - Steam is a compressible gas where pipe line mass flow capacity depends on steam pressure.

Steam is a compressible gas where the capacity of a pipe line depends on the size of the pipe and the steam pressure.

This table below can be used for fast calculation of steam pipes sch. 80.

• in general - 80 ft/sec is a recommended steam velocity

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Example - Sizing Steam Pipe Lines

A 4 inch sch. 80 steel pipe with 100 psi steam pressure has a capacity of 5923 lb/h with steam velocity 80 ft/s.

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• Steam and Condensate - Steam & condensate systems- properties, capacities, pipe sizing, systems configuration and more
• Pipe Sizing - Sizing steam and condensate pipes - pressure loss, recommended velocity, capacity and more

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