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Steam Trap Orifice Discharge Calculator
Estimate condensate discharge capacity through a steam trap orifice from pressure differential and orifice size.
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Condensate discharge
0.4 lb/hr
Pressure differential
100 psi
Orifice area
0.0123 in²
Daily discharge
8 lb/day
Formula and working
W = 2.24 × d² × √ΔP (lb/hr, approx for water at saturation)
- 1
Collect the inputs
Orifice diameter = 0.125 in; Upstream pressure = 100 psig; Downstream pressure = 0 psig
- 2
Apply the formula
W = 2.24 × d² × √ΔP (lb/hr, approx for water at saturation)
- 3
Result
Condensate discharge = 0.4 lb/hr
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