Steam volume from specific volume calculator
Steam volume from specific volume
Read specific volume for the stated steam pressure and phase.
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Enter the values you know and leave one box empty. Calculate finds the empty one, the result or any input.
Worked example
Given
- = 420 lb/h
- = 6.3 ft³/lb
Given
- = 600 kg/h
- = 0.3 m³/kg
Symbols and units
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| steam volume flow | ft³/h | |
| steam mass flow | lb/h | |
| steam specific volume at selected pressure | ft³/lb |
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| steam volume flow | m³/h | |
| steam mass flow | kg/h | |
| steam specific volume at selected pressure | m³/kg |
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