Steam Generation Rate of a Heat Exchanger

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The steam generation rate in a shell and tube heat exchanger is influenced by the power input from the tube side and the volume of water entering the shell. The proposed formula for steam generation rate considers the volume of water, the density of steam, and the time to deplete the water. However, the discussion raises questions about whether the process is at steady state, where input equals output. Clarification on the steady state condition is necessary for accurate analysis. Understanding these factors is crucial for determining the efficiency and performance of the heat exchanger.
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Let's say I have a shell and tube heat exchanger that is producing steam. I have a known volume of water entering the shell of the heat exchanger. Would the rate of steam generation be something like...

rate of steam generation = (volume of water)*(density of steam)/(time it takes to deplete the water)

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The rate of steam generation depends on the power input from the tube side.

Can you provide more information?
Is this a steady state process? ie input = output? this phrase; "time it takes to deplete the water" implies it's not, can you analyse the process at s.s.?
 
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