Saturated Steam Tables - General Question

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Saturated steam tables are determined experimentally rather than being calculated. While modern mathematical models can generate steam tables, the original values for pressure, volume, and temperature were established through experimental methods. This distinction is crucial for understanding the reliability and application of steam tables in thermodynamics.

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Are "saturated steam tables" calculated or are the saturated values of Pressure, Volume and Temperature determined experimentally?
 
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They are determined experimentally. There are now mathematical models used to generate the steam tables but originally they were determined by experiment.
 

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